Best 7 Sweet Refrigerator Pickles Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, sweet refrigerator pickles emerge as a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy sensations. These pickles, lovingly crafted with fresh cucumbers, are steeped in a symphony of flavors, creating a symphony of sweet, sour, and savory notes that tantalize the taste buds. From classic dills to spicy bread and butter pickles, each recipe in this collection offers a unique journey into the world of pickled cucumbers.

Our first recipe, Sweet Refrigerator Dill Pickles, captures the essence of traditional dill pickles with a touch of sweetness. Crisp cucumbers are submerged in a brine of vinegar, sugar, and a medley of spices, resulting in a pickle that is both tangy and sweet, with a hint of dill that adds a refreshing herbaceousness.

Next, we present Sweet Bread and Butter Pickles, a delightful variation that combines the sweetness of bread and butter with the tanginess of pickles. These pickles are made with a mixture of vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric, creating a pickle that is both sweet and savory, with a hint of spice.

For those who crave a bit of heat, our Spicy Refrigerator Pickles are the perfect choice. These pickles are made with a combination of vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and mustard seeds, resulting in a pickle that is both sweet and spicy, with a kick that lingers on the palate.

Finally, we offer a recipe for Sweet Refrigerator Pickles with Mustard Seeds, a classic pickle recipe that showcases the harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. These pickles are made with a mixture of vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, and celery seeds, creating a pickle that is both sweet and tangy, with a hint of mustard that adds a subtle sharpness.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

SWEET DILL REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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Dill and cucumbers are natural companions in a number of dishes. I turn to this recipe every summer when my garden is in full bloom. My family can hardly wait to eat these pickles.-Kay Curtis, Guthrie, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
2 cups vinegar
2 cups water
1/4 cup salt
3 quarts sliced unpeeled cucumbers
1 large onion, sliced
3/4 to 1 cup minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. In a large nonmetallic container, combine cucumbers, onion and dill. Pour dressing over; cool. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

NOTHIN' SWEET ABOUT THESE SPICY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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A truly piquant pickle that will satisfy those of us who have a loose sweet tooth. I have been looking for a truly flavorful pickle recipe, not sweet, but not just spicy, either. The key is the variety of ingredients, not just cutting down on the sugar. Only 24 hours in the refrigerator, and they're ready for snacking. Pucker up!

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

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

Time P1DT55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups water
1 ¼ cups white vinegar
2 ½ teaspoons pickling salt
1 teaspoon whole Tellicherry peppercorns
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
6 pickling cucumbers
¼ small white onion, sliced
8 sprigs fresh dill
1 clove garlic, slightly crushed

Steps:

  • Combine water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, yellow and brown mustard seeds, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar and salt have dissolved, 5 to 7 minutes. Allow mixture to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut cucumbers into even spears and pack into a 1-liter, large-mouthed glass jar. Add onion slices, dill sprigs, and garlic. Pour cooled vinegar mixture over cucumbers in the jar to cover completely. Seal with a lid and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 488.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SLIGHTLY SWEET DILL REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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Provided by Amelia Saltsman

Categories     Side     Fourth of July     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Vinegar     Cucumber     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Dill     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), thinly sliced
2 pounds medium pickling cucumbers, scrubbed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 large bunch dill, coarsely chopped (stems included)
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons whole white peppercorns
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons dill seeds

Steps:

  • Divide sliced onion between two 1-quart wide-mouth glass jars. Pack cucumber slices horizontally in jars. Top each jar with dill.
  • Using mortar and pestle or resealable plastic bag and mallet, crush mustard seeds and peppercorns together. Place crushed spices in medium saucepan. Add vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, coarse salt, and dill seeds. Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Ladle mixture evenly over cucumbers. Leave jars uncovered and chill 24 hours. Cover glass pickle jars tightly with lids. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.

SWEET REFRIGERATOR PICKLES WITH ONION



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had these at a friend's house...sooo good...recipe is from her mother...cook time is chill time. these are called refrigerator pickles for a reason, they must be kept in the refrigerator.

Provided by kdp4640

Categories     Low Protein

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups cucumbers, sliced very thin
1 cup onion, sliced very thin
1 cup bell pepper, sliced in strips (optional)
1 teaspoon mustard seeds or 1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon canning salt

Steps:

  • Mix cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, and salt.
  • Cover and store in refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Drain liquid off and set cucumber mix aside.
  • In large pot, mix sugar, vinegar, and mustard (OR celery) seeds.
  • Heat until sugar melts.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix in cucumber mixture.
  • Put in jars, let cool, then refrigerate.
  • *I was told this will last 2 weeks in an airtight Tupperware type bowl-- but I put them in pint sized canning jars and they sealed.*.
  • ~I do keep them in the refrigerator as they are called "refrigerator pickles" and they will ruin if they were not kept cold.~.
  • ***As for the mustard seed OR celery seed-- we prefer mustard, but everyone has their own taste.***.
  • *****My dad uses these pickles AS hot dog relish.*****.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1166.4, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 69.5, Protein 1.1

SLICED, SPICED AND ICED REFRIGERATOR SWEET DILL PICKLES



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Feeling a little lazy and not wanting to can, I was looking for a good recipe for chilled dill pickles, but couldn't quite find the exact recipe I wanted so I have adapted a recipe from Group Recipes and Epicurious to fit my needs. It's slightly sweet with the lovely taste of dill. I hope this fits your needs too! :) Cooking time is marinating time. Thank you for the inspiration coconutlime and Amelia Saltsman!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time P7DT15m

Yield 4 pint jars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs small pickling cucumbers, sliced 1/4-1/2-inch thick (or regular cucumbers-may cut into spears also)
4 garlic cloves, sliced
4 sprigs fresh dill (optional)
2 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dill seed
2 cups white distilled vinegar
1 cup sugar (or 1 1/2 cups depending on sweetness you desire)
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less depending on heat level you desire)
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn (optional)

Steps:

  • Evenly divide the garlic, fresh dill and sliced cucumbers among four wide mouthed pint jars.
  • Before adding the mustard seed, red pepper flakes, peppercorns(if using) and dill seed, crush them slightly. You can use your hands, a mortar and pestle, or give then one quick whiz in the food processor(optional).
  • In a saucepan, mix together vinegar, water, sugar, red pepper flakes, celery seed, salt, mustard seed and dill seed. Heat to just dissolve sugar, then remove and let cool. Use a funnel to fill each jar with the cooled brining liquid. The spices may float to the bottom, so use a spoon to evenly divide anything that is leftover into the jars. Cap tightly and refrigerate at least one week before eating. Enjoy!
  • It was suggested you do this over a large bowl. The cucumbers start to float and displace liquid. Add the overflow back into the brining mixture before you fill up the next jar. No mess! :).

REFRIGERATOR SWEET PICKLES



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nice side or addition to salads and sandwiches. Easy to make and delish!

Provided by Trish Morris

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 c thin sliced cucumbers
3 c sliced onions
4 c white sugar
4 c white vinegar
11/3 tsp tumeric
11/2 Tbsp mustard seed
2 Tbsp pickling salt

Steps:

  • 1. Put in large jar, crock or enamel pan. Stir up, cover and let stand 4-5 days. Stir everyday. Put in fridge after 4-5 days. enjoy

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers: Use pickling or Kirby cucumbers for best results. These varieties are firm and have a thin skin, making them ideal for pickling.
  • Slice the cucumbers evenly: This will help them pickle evenly. If you have a mandoline, use it to get perfectly uniform slices. Otherwise, use a sharp knife and try to make the slices as even as possible.
  • Use a clean jar: Make sure the jar you use for pickling is clean and sterilized. This will help prevent the pickles from spoiling.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Pay attention to the measurements and instructions in the recipe. This will help you get the best results.
  • Be patient: Pickling takes time. Allow the pickles to rest in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before eating them. This will give them time to develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

Sweet refrigerator pickles are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They are perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or just as a refreshing treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these pickles all summer long.

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