If you haven’t tried jammy eggs yet, prepare to fall in love. These perfectly cooked eggs feature a firm white and a luxuriously soft, custard-like yolk—ideal for adding rich texture and flavor to any dish.
Why You’ll Love Them:
- Effortless to make (just 6–7 minutes of boiling!)
- Versatile: Enjoy them solo, atop avocado toast, or as a star ingredient in dishes like this vegetarian ramen.
- Nutrient-packed: For the best quality, opt for pasture-raised or organic eggs—they’re higher in vitamins and omega-3s.
For this recipe, you will need:
- Medium Pot: Traditional pots and pans can contain harmful chemicals like PFOA, PFAS, and heavy metals that may leach into food and pose health risks. Choose a pot like cast iron, stainless steel, or ceramic-coated cookware for a non-toxic alternative.
- Water
- Pasture Raised Eggs
Tips:
- Make sure to keep eggs in boiling water the entire time
- Move eggs immediately from boiling water to ice water bath to let them cool
How to Store:
- Store in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days!

Perfect Jammy Eggs
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Total Time 14 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Servings 6 eggs
Ingredients
- 3-6 eggs
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- Once the water starts to boil, carefully add the eggs into the water with a slotted spoon. Let the eggs cook for 6 minutes, 30 seconds on a boil.
- While eggs are cooking in the water, place cold water with ice cubes in a large bowl.
- Then move the eggs into the ice bowl for 4-6 minutes until they are cooled down.
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