Best 12 Easy Freezer Sweet Pickles Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors with our delectable collection of freezer sweet pickles recipes. These culinary creations transform ordinary cucumbers into extraordinary treats, capturing the essence of summer's bounty and preserving it for year-round enjoyment.

From classic bread and butter pickles, a staple of backyard barbecues, to the unique and intriguing refrigerator dills, each recipe offers a distinct taste experience. Discover the perfect balance of sweet and sour in our sweet pickle relish, a versatile condiment that elevates burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

For those seeking a spicy kick, our sweet and hot pickles pack a flavorful punch, adding a fiery twist to your favorite dishes. And if you prefer a milder option, our Amish sweet pickles offer a gentle sweetness, perfect for those who prefer a more subtle taste.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these freezer sweet pickles recipes cater to all skill levels, ensuring success in your pickling endeavors. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore the world of sweet pickles, preserving summer's essence and creating unforgettable taste sensations.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

EASY FREEZER PICKLES



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Relates Lucile Johnson of Red Oak, Iowa, "These crisp, no-cook pickle slices are so simple to fix."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 pounds cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced onion
3 tablespoons salt
4 cups sugar
2 cups white vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon mustard seed

Steps:

  • In a large container, combine cucumbers, onion and salt. Let stand for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. , In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; let stand for 2-3 hours, stirring often. , Drain and rinse the cucumber mixture; add sugar mixture and stir well. Pack into 1-pt. freezer containers, leaving 1-in. headspace. Cover and freeze for up to 6 weeks. Thaw before serving.

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EASY FREEZER SWEET PICKLES



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I got this recipe from my mother-in-law, she has used it for 30 years and I will probably use it for 30 more!

Provided by Missyvixen1217

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h

Yield 2-3 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 quarts thinly sliced cucumbers
2 sliced onions
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix Cucumbers and Onions together and sprinkle with salt, mix well and let stand 2-3 hours.
  • Rinse and drain well.
  • Mix Vinegar and Sugar till sugar is dissolved.
  • Put cucumbers and onions in freezer containers or freezer bags, pour vinegar/sugar mixture over cukes and onions (I only fill mine half full to leave room for expansion during freezing).
  • Freeze 3 weeks before eating, the longer you let them sit the sweeter the pickles.
  • Thaw in refrigerator or in cold water.

SWEET 'N' TANGY FREEZER PICKLES



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Now you can have all the goodness of crunchy sweet-sour pickles without going to the trouble of canning them. Even though these puckery slices can be stored in the freezer, they don't last long at my house. -Jean Vance, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 32 servings (1/4 cup each)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds pickling cucumbers (about 8 to 10 medium), trimmed and thinly sliced
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons salt, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup white vinegar
3 teaspoons celery seed

Steps:

  • In a large glass or stainless steel bowl, toss vegetables with 2 tablespoons salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours. Drain and rinse; drain well. Return to bowl., In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute. Pour over cucumber mixture; stir to combine., Transfer to freezer containers or canning jars, leaving 1-in. headspace; cool completely. Freeze, covered, up to 6 weeks., Thaw in refrigerator before serving. Store thawed pickles in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

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MA'S FROZEN PICKLES



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This recipe was given to me from my grandmother. She always served these at picnics. They are perfect on a hot summer day!

Provided by Danielle Kroll

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 3h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups peeled and sliced cucumbers
1 small onion, sliced
2 tablespoons salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, onion, and salt in a bowl filled with water. Refrigerate until vegetables are softened, about 2 hours; drain.
  • Combine sugar and vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Pour liquid over cucumber mixture. Freeze until frozen, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 872.5 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

SWEET FREEZER PICKLES



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Make and share this Sweet Freezer Pickles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by byZula

Categories     Onions

Time 13h15m

Yield 10 cups (about)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups thinly sliced onions
1 cup cider vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon celery seed
7 cups cucumbers, slices (medium slices)

Steps:

  • Combine cider vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds and celery seeds in a saucepan.
  • Heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is just at the boiling point.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, peel and slice cucumbers and onions and combine in a large, non-reactive bowl.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture and stir well to coat.
  • Refrigerate about 12 hours and then pack in freezer containers.
  • (The refrigeration time is included in the cooking time.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 237, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 43.4, Protein 1.1

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.

BEST EVER SWEET PICKLES



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I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam Jars by Aimee Wimbush-Bourque, but I've made it less mustardy and more garlicky to fit my family's tastes. This method keeps them incredibly, refreshingly crunchy. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Taste of Home Digital Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups sliced pickling cucumbers
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup canning salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
12 garlic cloves, crushed
4 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a large nonreactive bowl, combine cucumbers, onion and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, water, vinegars, mustard seed, celery seed and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot wide-mouth 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add 3 garlic cloves and 1 bay leaf to each jar. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

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.

FREEZER CUCUMBER PICKLES



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When I first started to make these crunchy and satisfying freezer pickles, I wasn't sure if the method would actually work. To my surprise, they came out perfect! Now I make enough to take them to picnics or give as gifts to friends and neighbors. -Connie Goense, Pembroke Pine, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 10 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds pickling cucumbers, sliced
8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 8 medium)
1/4 cup salt
3/4 cup water
4 cups sugar
2 cups cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Rinse ten 2-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Divide cucumbers, onions, salt and water between two large bowls. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours. Do not drain., Add 2 cups sugar and 1 cup vinegar to each bowl; stir until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to prepared containers, leaving 1-in. headspace for expansion; freeze up to 6 months., Thaw pickles in refrigerator 8 hours before using. Serve within 2 weeks after thawing.

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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

CRISP CUCUMBER FREEZER PICKLES



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This is a sweet cucumber pickle. These pickles stay crisp for up to a year in the freezer. They are so easy to make and very good. I have just defrosted a bag (pictured here) after 8 months in the freezer and they are still as crisp as the day I made them.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time P3DT30m

Yield 3 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 cups thin sliced cucumbers (with peel)
1 large sweet onion, medium sliced
1/2 cup green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red sweet pepper, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon pickling salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Stir well, cover and refrigerate for 3 days. Stir every day.
  • Pack into freezer containers and cover with brine (I use ziplock bags to have the pickles in small portions and then place the small bags in a larger freezer container). Freeze Thaw before serving.

MONA'S EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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I got this recipe from an old family friend. She used to make us these pickles when we were kids. It is a really simple recipe, and the hardest part is not eating the pickles before they are ready. You can add pimentos, sliced bell peppers, or whole garlic cloves to the vinegar solution as alternative options.

Provided by Chris & Chenell

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

Time P2DT20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ⅓ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup white vinegar
6 cups peeled and sliced cucumbers
2 cups sliced onion

Steps:

  • Stir sugar, salt, and vinegar together in a plastic container with a lid until sugar is mostly dissolved. Place cucumbers and onion in the vinegar solution; stir to coat. Cover container and refrigerate for at least 2 days, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.6 calories, Carbohydrate 76.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3494.1 mg, Sugar 69 g

FREEZER DILL PICKLES



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Got a bumper crop of cucumbers? Make a batch of these easy pickles and stash them in the freezer -- you're going to love having the tangy treats in your back pocket in the months to come.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield Makes 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound cucumbers, sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 1/2 cups)
1/2 sweet onion, quartered crosswise and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
Kosher salt
1/4 cup dill sprigs
1 tablespoon mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers and onion in a medium heatproof bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring just until sugar dissolves. Pour over cucumber mixture; let cool completely, 1 hour. Let stand 1 hour more, then stir in dill and mustard seeds.
  • Divide among two pint-size glass jars; freeze at least 1 week and up to 6 months.

Tips:

  • Select cucumbers that are firm, green, and blemish-free for the best results.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the cucumbers evenly, ensuring uniform pickle sizes.
  • Choose a sweetener that suits your taste preferences. Sugar, honey, or stevia can be used.
  • Feel free to experiment with different spices and herbs to create unique flavor combinations.
  • Keep the pickles submerged in the vinegar solution to prevent spoilage and maintain crispness.
  • Store the pickles in a cool, dark place to preserve their quality and flavor.

Conclusion:

With its straightforward instructions and delectable results, this freezer sweet pickle recipe offers a delightful addition to any meal or snack. Its versatility allows for customization with various sweeteners and flavorings, catering to diverse taste preferences. Whether you're a seasoned pickle enthusiast or a novice experimenter, this recipe provides an accessible and rewarding pickling experience. By following these tips and the detailed steps outlined in the article, you can create a batch of sweet pickles that will surely impress your family and friends with their delectable flavor and texture, adding a tangy and refreshing touch to your culinary creations.

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