Best 7 Candied Cucumber Rings Great Use For Oversized Cucumbers Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with candied cucumber rings, a culinary creation that transforms oversized cucumbers into a delectable treat. This unique recipe elevates the humble cucumber to a new realm of taste, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes. With a simple syrup coating infused with aromatic spices, these candied cucumber rings emerge as a delightful symphony of textures, combining a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior. Explore variations of this recipe, including a spicy rendition infused with chili flakes for a fiery kick, a refreshing mint-infused version for a cooling sensation, and a classic cinnamon-spiced variation for a warm and comforting treat. Embark on a culinary journey with candied cucumber rings, a versatile delicacy that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OMG DELICIOUS CINNAMON PICKLED CUCUMBER RINGS CUKES



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These are the best! If you like sweet pickles, move over kosher! These are incredible (and addictive). Sweet and crunchy. The only problem is I can never make enough. everyone wants a jar! Perfect! So worth the time and effort!

Provided by lovin2cook

Categories     Greens

Time P5DT3h

Yield 6 quarts, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 gallons cucumbers, sliced (best to use overripe cucumbers that have gotten large and yellowed at the end of the season...the la)
2 cups pickling lime (calcium hydroxide)
1 tablespoon alum
1 ounce red food coloring
3 cups apple cider vinegar
8 cinnamon sticks
14 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup red-hot candies

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers and slice about 1/4"-1/2" thick.
  • Remove the seeds by cutting a circle out of the middle.
  • They will be donut shaped.
  • Soak in 8 1/2 quarts of water and 2 cups of pickling lime for 24 hours.
  • Wash and drain slices very well.
  • Cover with cold water and soak for 3 hours.
  • Place cukes, alum, food coloring, 1 cup vinegar, and enough water to cover the cukes in a large pot.
  • Simmer for 2 hours.
  • Drain and throw away solution.
  • Melt red hots in 2 cups water.
  • Mix red hot solution, 2 c vinegar 8 cinnamon sticks, and sugar and heat until hot; bring to a near boil.
  • Pour mixture over cucumbers.
  • Let sit until next day.
  • For 2 mornings, remove cucumbers and heat solution. DO NOT THROW AWAY SOLUTION.
  • Pour hot solution back over cucumbers.
  • Sit until next morning.
  • On third morning, heat solution with cucumbers included.
  • Do not boil!
  • Place cucumbers in jars while hot and seal!
  • Refrigerate after jars reach room temperature.
  • Serve cold.

RED HOTS (CANDIED CUCUMBERS)



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I got this recipe from my mother-in-law because my husband loves them and this past summer I had an aubadance of cucumbers. It does however take five days to make this recipe and plenty of space. I have given them away for Christmas gifts as well until my husband found out...lol.

Provided by LaDesta McCann

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 c lime (pickling lime)
8 1/2 qt water
DAY 2
1 c vinegar
1 Tbsp alum
1 bottle small red food coloring
3 1/2 c vinegar
3 1/2 c water
10 c sugar
3 pkg 6oz bags of red cinnamon candies
8 stick cinnamon
DAY 3
1 c sugar
all liquid from day 2
DAY 4
1 c sugar
all liquid from day 3

Steps:

  • 1. 1st Day Peel, core and cut into chunks 2 gallons cucumbers (Use large ones) Mix a solution of: 2 cups of lime and 8 1/2 quarts of water Let cucumbers soak in solution for 24 hours in a non-metal container.
  • 2. 2nd Day Remove cucumbers from lime and rinse 3 times. Let stand for 3 hours in ice water. Mix a solution of: 1 cup vinegar, 1 small bottle red food coloring, 1 tablespoon alum Place cucumbers in a large pan (like a roaster). Mix enough water with the solution to cover cucumbers, bring to boil then simmer for 2 hours. Drain liquid off and throw away. Add a mixture of: 3 1/2 cups vinegar, 10 cups sugar, 3 1/2 cups water, 8 sticks cinnamon, 3-6 ounce packages cinnamon candies Bring to a boil, stirring till candies are dissolved. Pour over cucumbers and let stand 24 hours.
  • 3. 3rd Day Drain liquid off into a dutch oven and add 1 cup sugar, bring to a boil. Pour over cucumbers and let stand 24 hours.
  • 4. 4th Day Same as third day.
  • 5. 5th Day Bring to boil all ingredients, then place in jars and seal. (You can put jars in a hot water bath for 15 minutes if you desire, but not necessary.) Better to do one batch at a time.

CUCUMBER SPICE RINGS



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I found this recipe on line a couple summers ago and tried it because it was different. Shared a few jars and now I have folks asking for jars of it!! It's different but very tasty...sort of reminds you of spiced apple rings. Well worth the try and you can use the very large yellowing skinned cucumbers so it saves waste of...

Provided by Jenny Morrell

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 gal large whole cucumbers (ok to use the yellowing ones)
2 c pickling lime
8 1/2 qt water
1 c white vinegar
1 small bottle red food coloring
1 Tbsp alum
8 stick cinnamon
5 c water
10 c sugar
1 (1.5 oz. pkg red hots cinnamon candy

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and peel the cucumbers. Take an apple corer and remove the seeds from center of cucumbers. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. You will have circles that resemble doughnuts.
  • 2. Mix lime and 8 1/2 qts. water, then pour over cucumbers and soak 24 hours. Drain and wash well with clean water.
  • 3. Cover cucumbers in clean, cool water and soak 3 hours, then drain off water. In large pot combine the cucumbers, vinegar, food coloring, alum and enough water to cover cucumbers. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Drain and discard water.
  • 4. Mix cinnamon sticks, 5 cups water, sugar and candy and bring to a boil. Pour mixture over cucumbers. Bring this mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and soak overnight.
  • 5. Remove rings and put in jars with 4 clove sticks in each clean jar. Bring syrup mixture to a boil and cover rings in jars with it leaving 1/2 inch head space. Make sure top of jar rim is clean and dry. Put lids and rings on and tighten slightly.
  • 6. Place jars in water bath and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Careflly remove jars from water and tighten rings on lids. Cool. Store in a cool dark place.
  • 7. Makes 16 pints.

CANDIED CUCUMBER RINGS RECIPE



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Provided by รก-170456

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 gallons cucumber rings seeded, peeled
2 cups lime
4 cups vinegar
Red or green food coloring
1 teaspoon alum
5 pounds sugar
8 cinnamon sticks
1 package cinnamon heart candy - (8 to 10 oz)

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber rings and 8 1/2 quarts lime water in large container. Let stand 24 hours. Drain; then rinse. Cover with water, let stand 3 hours. Drain. Place cucumbers in large skillet; add 1 cup vinegar, food coloring, alum and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; then simmer for 2 hours and drain. Combine 3 cups vinegar, 3 cups water, sugar, cinnamon and candy in large dishpan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumbers; let stand 24 hours. Drain, reserving syrup. Bring syrup to a boil, pouring over cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours. Repeat process 1 more day. Then heat syrup and cucumbers together. Place in jars and seal. Ripe or yellow cucumbers are better. This recipe yields ??

CINNAMON CUCUMBER RINGS



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Make and share this Cinnamon Cucumber Rings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TWS8034

Categories     Vegetable

Time P3DT3h

Yield 6-10 jars, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 gallons cucumbers, seeded, peeled and sliced
2 cups limes, sliced
8 1/2 quarts water
1 cup vinegar
1 ounce red food coloring
1 tablespoon alum
2 cups vinegar
2 cups water
10 cups sugar
8 cinnamon sticks
1 (12 ounce) bag red-hot candies

Steps:

  • Prepare cucumbers.
  • add lime and 8 1/2 qts water.
  • let stand 24 hrs.
  • drain, rinse, soak 3 hrs in cold water.
  • drain again.
  • simmer for 2 hrs in vinegar, red color, alum and enough water to cover.
  • drain.
  • Heat to make syrup of the last 5 ingredients (vinegar, water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks, and red hots).
  • Pour over the cucumbers.
  • let stand overnight or 8 hrs.
  • Drain and reheat syrup and pour over again letting stand for another 8 hours.
  • Heat syrup a 3rd time, pack rings in jars and fill with hot syrup and seal.

CINNAMON CUCUMBER RINGS



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Make and share this Cinnamon Cucumber Rings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gay Gilmore

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P4DT10h

Yield 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 gallons cucumbers
2 cups lime juice
1 tablespoon alum
1 cup vinegar
1 (1 ounce) bottle red food coloring
2 cups vinegar
4 cinnamon sticks
2 cups water
1 (12 ounce) package red-hot candies
10 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Peel and slice cucumbers into 1/4 inch rounds.
  • Remove seeds.
  • Cover cucumbers and lime juice with water and soak for 24 hours.
  • Drain and rinse 4 times.
  • Soak in cooled water for 3 hours.
  • Combine alum, 1 cup vinegar and red food coloring.
  • Put over cucumbers and add enough water to cover.
  • Boil, then simmer for 2 hours.
  • Drain and throw away the solution.
  • Combine 2 cups vinegar, cinnamon, water, red hots and sugar.
  • Bring to boil and pour over rings.
  • Let set 24 hours.
  • Drain and boil liquid again.
  • Place rings in jars and pour hot liquid over rings and seal.

SCANDINAVIAN CUCUMBERS



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My mom used to make this in the summertime with cucumbers fresh from her garden. It became a family favorite. I use my mandoline to slice the veggies very thin. I hope you enjoy this cool summertime salad as much as we do! Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pinch dill weed
3 small cucumbers, sliced thin (English are best)
1 small sweet onion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Combine sour cream, parsley, vinegar, sugar and dill weed.
  • Gently add the onion and cucumber slices.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Best if served the same day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 32.4, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 2.5

Candied Cucumber Rings: Tips and Conclusion

Discover the art of creating delectable candied cucumber rings, a sweet and tangy treat that transforms oversized cucumbers into a delightful culinary experience. Dive into this comprehensive summary of tips and the conclusion, carefully crafted to guide you toward perfect candied cucumber rings.

Tips for Perfect Candied Cucumber Rings:

  • Select the Right Cucumbers: Choose firm, oversized cucumbers with a vibrant green color. These larger cucumbers often have fewer seeds and a milder flavor, making them ideal for candying.
  • Slice Cucumbers Evenly: Use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer to cut the cucumbers into uniform rings. Consistent thickness ensures even cooking and a pleasing presentation.
  • Remove the Seeds: Use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the seeds from the cucumber rings. This step helps prevent the rings from becoming mushy during the candying process.
  • Soak Cucumbers in Salt Water: Submerge the cucumber rings in a solution of salt water for 30 minutes. This process helps draw out excess moisture and enhances the flavor of the rings.
  • Prepare the Sugar Syrup: Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the syrup thickens slightly.
  • Add Cucumber Rings to Syrup: Carefully place the cucumber rings into the hot sugar syrup. Ensure the rings are fully submerged in the syrup. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the cucumber rings turn translucent.
  • Drain and Cool: Remove the cucumber rings from the syrup using a slotted spoon. Place them on a wire rack or parchment paper to cool completely.
  • Roll in Sugar: Once the cucumber rings are cool, roll them in granulated sugar to coat them evenly. This adds a delightful crunch and sweetness to the finished product.

Conclusion:

Candied cucumber rings offer a unique and flavorful twist to your culinary repertoire. By following these tips and carefully executing each step, you'll create a delectable treat that combines the refreshing taste of cucumbers with the sweet and tangy notes of the sugar syrup. Enjoy candied cucumber rings as a standalone snack, garnish for cocktails and desserts, or a refreshing addition to salads and charcuterie boards. Experiment with different flavor variations by adding spices, herbs, or extracts to the sugar syrup for a personalized touch. Share your candied cucumber ring creations with friends and family, and savor the delightful balance of flavors in every bite.

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