Halloween Swamp Eggs Delight (Printable Version)
Colorful crackled eggs soaked in blueberry dye with a creamy herb-filled yolk for a spooky touch.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Crackled Purple Eggs
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12 large eggs
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360 ml frozen blueberries, thawed
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360 ml hot water
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45 ml distilled white vinegar
→ Green Deviled Egg Filling
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12 large egg yolks from hard-boiled eggs
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135 ml mayonnaise
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30 ml liquid chlorophyll
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1.25 ml salt
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1.25 ml black pepper
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3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
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2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
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1 large clove garlic, crushed
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7.5 ml poppy seeds for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
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Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 7.5 cm. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle boil for 9 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Transfer eggs to an ice bath and chill for 10 minutes. Gently tap the shells all over to form a fine network of cracks while keeping the shells intact.
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Blend thawed blueberries, hot water, and distilled vinegar until smooth to create the dye mixture.
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Place cracked eggs and blueberry dye in a sealed gallon-sized bag, remove excess air, and refrigerate for 24 hours, rotating the bag occasionally.
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Remove eggs from bag and place on a wire rack in the refrigerator to air dry for 1 hour.
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Peel dried eggs to reveal crackled pattern. Halve each egg lengthwise and transfer yolks to a bowl. Mash yolks thoroughly.
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Combine mashed yolks with mayonnaise, liquid chlorophyll, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Fold in dill, chives, and crushed garlic.
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Pipe or spoon the green filling into egg white halves. Sprinkle with poppy seeds before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Cracking the shells before dyeing allows the blue color to penetrate and create a unique marbled effect.