Perfect eggs come down to timing from a rolling boil. This timer gives you two steps: one to bring the water up, and one to cook — loaded to a 7-minute jammy egg that you can change with a single tap.
How to use it
- Put your eggs’ pot of water on and hit Start — the first step gives you time to reach a boil.
- When it chimes, gently lower the eggs in (or tap Next if the water’s already boiling).
- Let the “Cook eggs” step run, then move the eggs straight to iced water to stop them cooking.
Boil times from a rolling boil
- 6 minutes — soft-boiled, runny yolk (great for dipping).
- 7 minutes — jammy, spoonable centre (the default here).
- 9 minutes — set but still tender yolk.
- 11–12 minutes — fully hard-boiled.
Make it yours
Tap the time inside the ring and type any minute count, or use the quick-timer chips (6, 7, 9, 12). Big fan-assisted stove? Shorten the “Boil water” step to match. Whatever you change stays on this page — your personal timer on the home page is untouched.
FAQ
How long do you boil eggs?
From the moment the water is boiling and you lower the eggs in: about 6 minutes for a soft, runny yolk, 7 minutes for a jammy centre, 9 minutes for a set-but-tender yolk, and 11–12 minutes for fully hard-boiled. This timer starts on 7 minutes; tap a quick-timer chip to switch.
Why is there a “boil water” step first?
Egg times are measured from a rolling boil, not from a cold pot. The first step gives you a few minutes to bring the water up; when it chimes, gently lower the eggs in and the second step counts the actual cook. Adjust the first step to match your stove, or tap Next to skip straight to the cook.
How do I change the cook time?
Tap the time inside the ring and type a new one, or use the quick-timer chips (6, 7, 9, 12 minutes). Your change stays on this page only — your personal timer on the home page is left exactly as you set it.
