The verdict is in: you’re able to cook and dye Easter eggs at the same time!

Using pint jars also allows you to dye multiple colors of eggs at once.

The wide-mouth jars make it easy to add and remove the eggs.

bowl of pastel dyed eggs in bowl next to instant pot and food coloring

Credit: Brie Passano

(You should be able to fit 23 eggs into each jar.)

Top off each jar with enough water to cover the eggs.

Place your pint jars on the rack, shut the lid, and set it to natural release.

Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, then let the steam naturally release for 6 minutes.

You canstore cooked dyed Easter eggsfor up to one week in the refrigerator.