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Sweet Pickles recipe

Sweet Pickles Recipe that Will Brighten Your Summer Days

This Sweet Pickles recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy homemade goodness that brightens your summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 cup white sugar brown sugar can be used for a richer taste
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric optional
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt recommended for best results
For the Vegetables
  • 2 pounds cucumbers fresh or pickling cucumbers preferred
  • 2 medium sweet onions red onion can be used for a sharper bite

Equipment

  • quart jar
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Inspect a clean quart jar for cracks and sterilize it by immersing in simmering water for 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, white sugar, and kosher salt. Add mustard seed and ground turmeric, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or spears and chop sweet onions into thin strips.
  4. Layer cucumber slices and onion strips tightly in the sterilized jar.
  5. Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, ensuring they are submerged.
  6. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Give your sweet pickles at least 24 hours to develop flavor before enjoying them. They are a versatile snack or condiment.

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