Best 2 Candied Dill Pickles Recipes

Are you craving a sweet and tangy treat that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than candied dill pickles! This unique and delightful snack combines the best of both worlds, offering a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. Whether you're a fan of traditional dill pickles or looking for something new and exciting, candied dill pickles are sure to hit the spot. With their crunchy texture and burst of flavor, these pickles are a popular choice for parties, picnics, and everyday snacking.

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CANDIED DILL PICKLES

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My backwoods Mississippi grandmother loves to can her own sweet pickles! Here's how she does it! My grandmother stresses that you shouldn't leave them unrefrigerated for more than four or five hours, or they may not keep. She says it's easy and very good! My grandmother rotates the can by turning it upside down every other day, then back over. Within about a week, the pickles will be sweet and delicious!

Provided by crimsontide

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

Time P7DT10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups white sugar
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 (32 ounce) jar dill pickle slices, drained

Steps:

Stir sugar and cider vinegar together in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add pickle slices and stir to coat. Pour into a jar and seal. Store in refrigerator, flipping the jar daily, for 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 359.1 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CANDIED DILL PICKLES

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My aunt gave me this recipe and I can never make enough. They are sweet and crisp with just a little zip. Everyone loves them. These are just great for gift giving and can be made anytime of the year as they start with prepared dill pickles.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories Other Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 gal dill pickles
4 c sugar, divided
1 c apple cider vinegar
1 c reserved dill pickle juice
2 Tbsp penzey or other good brand mixed pickling spices
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

1. Drain pickles and save juice. Cut whole pickles in 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Thicker slices seem more crunchy when finished. Mix 2 cups sugar with pickles, cover, and set aside at room temperature overnight. Stir pickles several times during this period.
2. The next day drain liquid that has accumlated in pickle bowl. In saucepan mix 2 cups sugar, vinegar, pickle juice, spices, and red pepper. Bring this mixture to a boil. Sugar should be dissolved. Pour over drained pickles chunks and stir. Cover bowl and set aside at room temperature overnight. Stir pickles several times during this period.
3. The next day pack pickles and brine which has accumlated in pint or half pint jars. Store in refrigerator. Pickles should be used within 3 months but they won't last that long!
4. NOTE: If you run low on liquid you can make more as in Step 2. Pickles should be covered with liquid in jars. I like the spices left in jars with pickles. If you prefer you can tie spices in cheese cloth and remove them from pickles before packing in jars. Your pickles will not be as spicy however and I think the zip is the real treat in this recipe.

Tips:

Choose the right cucumbers: Use fresh, firm cucumbers that are about 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Avoid cucumbers that are too large, as they will be more difficult to pickle.
Make sure the brine is strong enough: The brine should be strong enough to cover the cucumbers completely and should contain at least 5% salt by weight. This will help to preserve the pickles and prevent them from spoiling.
Use fresh dill: Fresh dill is essential for giving candied dill pickles their characteristic flavor. If you don't have fresh dill, you can use dried dill, but the flavor will be less intense.
Pack the pickles tightly in the jars: Pack the pickles tightly in the jars, but do not overcrowd them. Leave at least 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
Process the pickles properly: Process the pickles in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time. This will help to seal the jars and prevent the pickles from spoiling.

Conclusion:

Candied dill pickles are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They are perfect for picnics, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own candied dill pickles that are sure to impress your family and friends.