How to Make Apple Refrigerator Pickles - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more satisfying than the crisp, tangy crunch of a good pickle. And when you add the sweet, juicy flavor of apples to the mix, you've got a winning combination that's hard to beat. Apple refrigerator pickles are the perfect way to take advantage of the abundance of fresh apples available during the fall season and preserve their delicious flavor for months to come.

This recipe takes the classic method of pickling and adds a unique twist with the addition of apples....

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 6 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • ½ cup lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Additional Time: 7 days 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 days 2 hrs 22 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 1-quart jars

  • Place water, cider vinegar, sugar, allspice, clove, nutmeg, and ginger into a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Meanwhile, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, and pack into two sterilized 1-quart canning jars with lids and rings. Pour boiling syrup over apples, and affix the lids and rings.
  • Allow jars to stand at room temperature until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Place in the refrigerator, and wait 1 week before opening.
  • Nutrition

    87 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 87mg