CHRISTMAS PICKLES

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A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in my heart they are still "Dr. Rhodes' pickles." These morsels are delicious any time of year, but the green, red and white hues of the pickles, cherries and onions make them ideal for Christmas gift-giving-and it's a tasty twist on the classic Christmas pickle tradition. -Patricia Martin, Shelby

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 gallon whole dill pickles
11-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon whole cloves
3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, chopped
4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
4 to 5 whole cinnamon sticks
1 pound whole candied cherries
3 jars (15 ounces each) pearl onions, drained
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Drain pickles, reserving juice; set juice aside. Cut pickles into 1/2-in. slices; set aside. In a large stockpot, combine sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, cloves, peppers, garlic, cinnamon sticks and pickle juice. , Cook over medium heat sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Discard cinnamon sticks. , In a large bowl, combine cherries, onions and pickle slices. Pour liquid over pickle mixture. Stir in oil., Cover and refrigerate for 48 hours, stirring occasionally. Divide mixture among jars. Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

NINJA YT
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These pickles are a fun and easy way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me make them.


Lucky Chandan
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I love the way these pickles look. They're so festive and Christmassy.


Gina Harris
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These pickles are a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I always have a few cucumbers left over after making pickles, and this is a great way to use them up.


Richard Spalding
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Christmas pickle recipe for years.


Cody Fitzgerald
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These pickles are the perfect gift for Christmas. They're unique and delicious, and they're sure to be appreciated by anyone who receives them.


Ammar Sweetkhan
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I made these pickles for a Christmas party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


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These pickles are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays. I love the way they look on my Christmas tree.


Yusuf Tumuhimbitse
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I've never had Christmas pickles before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They're a great addition to my holiday table.


Tasfiyaislam Resmi
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These pickles are amazing! I can't believe how easy they were to make. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Shir Waisbart
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pickles turned out really soft. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Tryphine Mureza
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These pickles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. Overall, they were still pretty good.


Andre Porter
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I'm not a big fan of pickles, but I actually really enjoyed these. They're not too sour, and they have a nice sweetness to them.


Ja'Mya Owens
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These pickles are so good! I love the way the spices blend together to create a unique and flavorful pickle.


Zeeshan hyder
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I tried this recipe for the first time this year, and I was really impressed! The pickles were easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Abdullah AL Mamun
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My family has been making these pickles for years, and they are always a hit! They're the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and they're always a welcome addition to our Christmas dinner.