How to Make Summertime Sweet Pickles - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather starts to warm up, it's the perfect time to start preserving the abundance of fresh produce that comes with summertime. One of the best ways to enjoy the bounty of the season is by making sweet pickles. These sweet, tangy, and crisp pickles are the perfect addition to any summer barbecue, picnic, or just as a snack on their own.

The best part about making summertime sweet pickles is that it's a simple and easy process that can be done in just a few hours. Plus, the en...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 pounds cucumbers
  • 2 sweet onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 20 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 quart

  • Inspect a 1-quart jar for cracks, then immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
  • Bring cider vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seed, and turmeric to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice cucumbers and onions. Loosely pack vegetables in the sterilized jar.
  • Pour hot brine over vegetables. Seal the jar and refrigerate for 24 hours before eating.
  • Nutrition

    39 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 488mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 64mg