Best 8 Sweet Pickle Spears Recipes

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**Sweet Pickle Spears: A Crunchy, Tangy Treat**

Sweet pickle spears are a delightful snack or condiment that can add a burst of flavor to any meal. Made with fresh cucumbers, sugar, vinegar, and spices, these pickles are crispy, tangy, and slightly sweet. They are perfect for adding a pop of flavor to sandwiches, salads, and burgers. This article provides two recipes for sweet pickle spears: a classic recipe and a spicy recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield delicious results. Whether you prefer a traditional sweet pickle spear or a pickle with a bit of a kick, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

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QUICK SWEET-AND-SOUR PICKLE SPEARS



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The longest part of this recipe is letting the pickles chill in the fridge! Make ahead for a go-to quick snack.Click here to watch how to make this recipe.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     quick and easy,snack,vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
2 dill sprigs
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp 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.

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

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.

SWEET PICKLE SPEARS



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I got this recipe from a neighbor many years ago. It is very simple and very good and inexpensive. They are requested all the time from family and friends.

Provided by Ellen Brody

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h

Yield 10 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs cucumbers (3-4inch)
4 cups sugar
3 3/4 cups vinegar
3 tablespoons canning salt
4 teaspoons celery seeds
4 teaspoons turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Steps:

  • slice ends from cucumbers and cut into spears.
  • Cover cucumbers with boiling water; let stand 2 hours.
  • Drain and pack into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Bring remaining ingredients to a boil.
  • Pour hot liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Remove air bubbles.
  • Adjust caps.
  • Process l0 minutes in boiling water bath.

EMERIL'S HOMEMADE SWEET AND SPICY PICKLES



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NOTE: When selecting cucumbers for pickling, there are a few things to remember. For crisp pickles, choose ripe, pickling cucumbers, which are shorter and chunkier than regular eating cucumbers, which tend to be longer and smoother. Ripe pickling cucumbers are darker green, firm, and not "bloated." They should have plenty of spiny bumps on the outer surface. Overripe cucumbers make mushy pickles. They tend to have yellow or white streaks or spots and their surfaces are smoother. Choose pickles that have not been coated in wax, as the pickling brine cannot penetrate through the wax. The fresher the cucumbers, the crisper the pickles will be. For best results, try picking your own cucumbers from a local farm or farmers' market.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time P14DT2h55m

Yield 4 pints

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds pickling cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 cups sliced onions
1/2 cup pickling salt
6 cups water
3 cups white vinegar
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 whole cloves
10 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
24 dried cayenne peppers
2 teaspoons 100 percent Natural Pickle Crisp, optional

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers, onions, pickling salt, and water in a large, non-reactive bowl. Cover and allow cucumbers to soak for 2 hours. Drain the water from the onions and cucumbers through a colander and rinse well for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • Combine the vinegars, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric, cloves, garlic, and peppers in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add the cucumbers and onions. Bring to a simmer and remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Fill each of the hot sterilized pint-size preserving jars with the pickle mixture, dividing them evenly, and enough of the liquid to come within 1/2-inch of the top. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Natural Pickle Crisp to each jar, if desired. With a clean damp towel, wipe the rim and fit with a hot lid. Screw on the metal ring just until the point of resistance is met. Process the jars in a hot-water bath for 15 minutes.
  • Using tongs, remove the jars, place on a towel, and let cool. Test the seals by allowing the jars to stand at room temperature overnight or until the lids pop. Tighten the rings and store in a cool dry place. Let the pickles age for at least 2 weeks before using.

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.

NOT-TOO-SOUR REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 9h10m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 to 5 large Persian cucumbers (about 1 pound), quartered lengthwise
4 small sprigs fresh dill
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • Fit as many cucumber spears as possible into a 1-quart mason jar along with the dill, garlic, mustard, salt and sugar. Combine the vinegar with 2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour the hot mixture into the jar with the cucumbers (you may have some left over) and swirl gently to combine (be careful; the jar will be hot). Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate at least overnight and preferably 2 days. The pickles keep, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.

SWEET DILL PICKLES



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These pickles soaked in a sugar mixture taste just like candy! They take some time to make, but are a sweet treat.

Provided by SUSANNAH

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

Time 14h35m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (32 ounce) jars dill pickles
4 cups white sugar, divided
½ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon pickling spice

Steps:

  • Drain pickles and slice into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl with 2 cups sugar. Stir, cover and allow to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together the remaining sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spice. Bring to a boil. Pour over the pickles. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Transfer the pickles to sterile jars and store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 359 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

Tips:

  • Select firm, unblemished cucumbers of uniform size for the best results.
  • Use a sharp knife to trim the cucumbers evenly, ensuring the spears are of uniform length.
  • Always use a clean glass jar and lid to prevent contamination. Sterilize the jar and lid in boiling water before use.
  • Follow the recipe's measurements and instructions precisely for successful pickling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh herbs, spices, and vinegar will elevate the taste of your pickles.
  • Allow the pickles to rest for at least 24 hours before enjoying them. This allows the flavors to fully develop and meld together.
  • Store the pickles in a cool, dark place, such as a refrigerator or pantry, to maintain their quality and flavor.

Conclusion:

Homemade sweet pickle spears offer a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making them a versatile addition to various dishes. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, use them in sandwiches or salads, or serve them alongside grilled meats, these pickles elevate any meal. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create delicious and satisfying sweet pickle spears that will impress your family and friends. Experiment with different recipes, adjust the sweetness or tanginess to your preference, and enjoy the homemade goodness of your pickled creations!

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