Best 5 Best Ever Sweet Pickles Recipes

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**Indulge in the Sweet and Tangy Delight of Homemade Pickles: A Culinary Journey of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of sweet pickle recipes, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic bread and butter pickles to unique variations like spicy sweet pickles and zesty dill pickles, our recipes cater to every palate. Whether you're a pickle enthusiast or just starting your pickling journey, our comprehensive guide will lead you through the process with ease. Discover the secrets of creating perfectly crisp and flavorful pickles, along with tips for successful canning and storage. Get ready to transform ordinary cucumbers into extraordinary treats that will elevate your meals and impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET PICKLE RECIPE



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If you're looking for a way to use up your summer cucumber harvest, look no further! Ready to eat within a few hours, this sweet pickle recipe is full of briny flavor and will definitely become a staple in your refrigerator! These sweet pickles are easy to make and only require a few ingredients: thinly sliced cucumbers, sweet onions, salt, sugar, vinegar, and a few spices. Sweet pickles are the perfect snack or sandwich accompaniment and don't require canning. We promise that this sweet pickle recipe is sure to have you pickling everything!Photo credit: Lindsay Landis from Love & Olive Oil.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Condiments,

Yield 2.5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (1/4-inch thick)
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp McCormick® Celery Seed
1 tsp McCormick® Mustard Seed
1 tsp non-iodized salt

Steps:

  • Place cucumber slices and onions in medium glass bowl. Set aside. Mix remaining ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Pour hot liquid and spices over cucumbers and onions. Cool slightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate pickles at least 2 hours before serving. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator up to 2 months.

QUICK SWEET-AND-SOUR PICKLE SPEARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
2 dill sprigs
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Fit the cucumbers, dill and garlic into a 1-quart Mason jar. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Pour the hot mixture into the jar with the cucumbers and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and preferably overnight. The pickles will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.

EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is a great way to use cucumbers and onions from the garden. Here in Upstate New York, we have an abundance of cucumbers. -Catherine Seibold, Elma, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers and onions in a large bowl; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir just until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture; cool. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

OLD FASHIONED SWEET NINE DAY PICKLES



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Love these Sweet Pickles, one of the best sweet pickle recipes in my collection and one of the best I have ever tasted. This is one of those old old recipes shared by a lady that made really great pickles. Very easily made and not as time consuming as it sounds. While modern safety method requirements may call for processing I don't process my pickles as I find it changes the taste and texture, you may do so if you wish. As with many of the old recipes some things just do not enter well ... with this one it's you have to be making up enough of each of the brine solutions to completely cover! NOTE be sure to use non - reactive containers ( stainless steel - unchipped enamel/porcelain, assure all your plastic bowls and containers are food grade)

Provided by Gerry

Categories     Vegetable

Time P9DT45m

Yield 4 quarts, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 quarts cucumbers, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups pickling salt
16 cups water
4 quarts water
1 cup vinegar
2 cups water
1 teaspoon alum
2 cups vinegar
2 cups water
8 cups sugar
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon pickling spices, tied in a bag

Steps:

  • STEP ONE: Cut cucumbers in 1/2 inch pieces or a little larger and place in a crock or large glass container. Bring the soaking brine to a boil, pour over cut cucumbers, cover with a clean cloth and weigh down with a plate. Cover crock with a clean tea towel.
  • Let stand three days.
  • STEP TWO: Drain, put back in crock and cover with fresh water. There is no salt added to this.
  • Let stand two days.
  • STEP THREE: Drain and place back in crock.
  • Bring the pickle solution with the alum to a boil and simmer two minutes pour over.
  • Stand overnight.
  • STEP FOUR: Drain and place back in crock. Make Sweet Pickle brine, bring to a boil and pour over. For three days drain this syrup into a large pot and bring to a boil. Pour back over the cucumber slices. The third day once again bring the syrup to a boil. Put pickles into sterilized jars, pour hot brine over and seal.
  • I often replace some of the cucumber pieces with cauliflower chunks, making for a mixed sweet pickle.
  • Makes about eight pints.

SWEET REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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These homemade pickles are easy to make and can be eaten 1 day later. They last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Provided by globalkitchen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time P1DT1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white wine vinegar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons mustard seeds
½ teaspoon celery seeds
1 pinch ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber slices and salt in a heatproof bowl and set aside for 90 minutes.
  • Place cucumbers in a sieve and wash well under running cold water. Drain well, return cucumbers to the bowl, and add onion.
  • Combine white sugar, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar, about 3 minutes. Pour liquid over cucumbers and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Transfer cucumbers and liquid to a container with a tight-fitting lid, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 877.4 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cucumbers for different textures and flavors.
  • Soak the cucumbers in ice water for at least 4 hours before pickling to help them stay crisp.
  • Use a combination of vinegar, sugar, and spices to create a flavorful pickling liquid.
  • Bring the pickling liquid to a boil, then pour it over the cucumbers.
  • Let the pickles cool completely before storing them in the refrigerator.
  • Store the pickles in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before eating them.

Conclusion:

These sweet pickles are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They are perfect for summer picnics or potlucks, and they also make great gifts. With a variety of flavors and textures to choose from, there is sure to be a sweet pickle recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a sweet and tangy treat, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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