Best 6 Candied Crunchy Dill Pickle Hunks Recipes

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CANDIED DILLS



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Pickle fans love this simple yet sweet dill pickle recipe. Sugar, vinegar and pickling spice turns whole dills into candied pickles. Perfect alone, topping burgers or with sandwiches.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     cookout     sweets     vegetables

Time 4h

Yield Yield 1 Quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 quart whole dill pickles
2 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons pickling spice

Steps:

  • Drain the pickles, cut them into 1/2 inch slices, and place them in a deep glass bowl or ceramic dish. Combine the pickles with the sugar and vinegar. Place the pickling spices in a small square of cheesecloth, and tie it closed with a string. Add the spices to the bowl. Let the pickle mixture stand at room temperature until sugar is dissolved, approximately 4 hours. Pour the pickle mixture into a 1 quart jar, cover, and refrigerate. Remove spice bag after one week and they will be ready to eat.
  • Yield: 1 quart

CANDIED DILL PICKLES



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These crunchy candied dill pickles are so easy to make and are delightfully pickled in a tart, savory, and sweet combination of white vinegar, sugar, and pickling spice.

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 46-ounce jar whole dill pickles
3 cups sugar
½ cup white vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon pickling spice

Steps:

  • Drain off the pickles into a large bowl, reserving about half a cup of pickle juice (save for later). Slice whole pickles into slices (I prefer thick slices rather than thin slices).
  • Cover the pickle slices with sugar and stir. Then pour the reserved pickle juice and half a cup of vinegar over the pickles. Stir thoroughly. Allow pickles to sit at room temperature for several hours, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Place the heaping tablespoon of pickling spice into the center of the cheesecloth square. Tie up corners or secure it with a piece of string.
  • Drop the pickling spice bundle into the pickle jar and return the pickles and juices back into the jar as well. Secure the lid and place it in the refrigerator. Pickles need to "sit" for about four days, but turn the jar upside down every so often to mix the juices.
  • After 4-5 days the pickles are ready to enjoy!

CANDIED DILL PICKLES



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My aunt gave me this recipe and I can never make enough. They are sweet and crisp with just a little zip. Everyone loves them. These are just great for gift giving and can be made anytime of the year as they start with prepared dill pickles.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 gal dill pickles
4 c sugar, divided
1 c apple cider vinegar
1 c reserved dill pickle juice
2 Tbsp penzey or other good brand mixed pickling spices
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pickles and save juice. Cut whole pickles in 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Thicker slices seem more crunchy when finished. Mix 2 cups sugar with pickles, cover, and set aside at room temperature overnight. Stir pickles several times during this period.
  • 2. The next day drain liquid that has accumlated in pickle bowl. In saucepan mix 2 cups sugar, vinegar, pickle juice, spices, and red pepper. Bring this mixture to a boil. Sugar should be dissolved. Pour over drained pickles chunks and stir. Cover bowl and set aside at room temperature overnight. Stir pickles several times during this period.
  • 3. The next day pack pickles and brine which has accumlated in pint or half pint jars. Store in refrigerator. Pickles should be used within 3 months but they won't last that long!
  • 4. NOTE: If you run low on liquid you can make more as in Step 2. Pickles should be covered with liquid in jars. I like the spices left in jars with pickles. If you prefer you can tie spices in cheese cloth and remove them from pickles before packing in jars. Your pickles will not be as spicy however and I think the zip is the real treat in this recipe.

CANDIED DILLS



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This is an easy recipe for homemade sweet pickles without the fuss. It takes a while for all the sugar to dissolve, but it's worth the wait.

Provided by G. M. Steele

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

Time P1DT20m

Yield 150

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 gallon dill pickle slices, drained
5 pounds white sugar
2 tablespoons pickling spice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Remove and reserve half the pickles from their container. Pour approximately 1/2 the sugar over the pickles. Pour in 1 tablespoon pickling spice and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Repeat with remaining pickles, sugar, pickling spice and cinnamon.
  • Seal the jar and refrigerate. Turn approximately every six hours for 24 hours to help dissolve the sugar. Serve when the sugar has dissolved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 194.4 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

CANDIED DILL PICKLES



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My backwoods Mississippi grandmother loves to can her own sweet pickles! Here's how she does it! My grandmother stresses that you shouldn't leave them unrefrigerated for more than four or five hours, or they may not keep. She says it's easy and very good! My grandmother rotates the can by turning it upside down every other day, then back over. Within about a week, the pickles will be sweet and delicious!

Provided by crimsontide

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

Time P7DT10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 ¾ cups white sugar
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 (32 ounce) jar dill pickle slices, drained

Steps:

  • Stir sugar and cider vinegar together in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add pickle slices and stir to coat. Pour into a jar and seal. Store in refrigerator, flipping the jar daily, for 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CANDIED DILL PICKLES



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These taste like "homemade" but with a fraction of the effort. I like to keep a jar of them in the refrigerator to add to tuna salad and sandwiches.

Provided by TPubmgjbd

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 quart whole dill pickle (any brand off the shelf)
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices

Steps:

  • Drain pickles discarding liquid.
  • Cut the pickles into 1/4-inch slices (I actually like them cut a little thicker than this... between 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch).
  • Place cut pickles back into the jar.
  • Tie the pickling spices into a piece of muslin and place into the jar.
  • Heat vinegar and sugar just until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour over pickles.
  • Refrigerate pickles for four days, shaking the jar each day.
  • At the end of one week, remove the bag of spices.
  • Pickles are ready to use after four days and keep indefinitely in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1641.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5015, Carbohydrate 415.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 407.2, Protein 3.4

Tips for Making Candied Crunchy Dill Pickle Hunks

  • Choose the right pickles. Make sure to use dill pickles that are firm and crisp. Avoid pickles that are too soft or mushy.
  • Don't overcook the pickles. Cook the pickles for just long enough to heat them through and caramelize the sugar. If you overcook them, they will become tough and chewy.
  • Use a candy thermometer. This will help you ensure that the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature, which is essential for getting the right consistency.
  • Let the pickles cool completely before serving. This will help them to set and become crunchy.
  • Store the pickles in an airtight container. This will help them to stay fresh and crisp for up to two weeks.

Conclusion

Candied crunchy dill pickle hunks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They can also be served as a side dish to a variety of meals. Follow these tips to make the best candied crunchy dill pickle hunks possible!

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