Are you craving a sweet and tangy treat? Look no further than the delightful realm of sweet pickles made from dill pickles. This culinary fusion brings together the best of both worlds, transforming ordinary dill pickles into a symphony of flavors. From classic bread and butter pickles to zesty spicy variations, the world of sweet pickles is an adventure waiting to be explored. Whether you're a pickle enthusiast or simply seeking a unique culinary experience, this article will guide you through the fascinating journey of creating sweet pickles from dill pickles, ensuring a delectable outcome that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
DILL PICKLES
Make your own dill pickles at home with Alton Brown's easy recipe from Good Eats on Food Network.
Provided by Alton Brown
Time P10DT15m
Yield 3 pounds pickles
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the salt and water in a pitcher and stir until the salt has dissolved.
- Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly and snip off the blossom end stem. Set aside.
- Place the peppercorns, pepper flakes, garlic, dill seed and fresh dill into a 1-gallon crock. Add the cucumbers to the crock on top of the aromatics. Pour the brine mixture over the cucumbers in order to completely cover. Pour the remaining water into a 1-gallon ziptop plastic bag and seal. Place the bag on top of the pickles making sure that all of them are completely submerged in the brine. Set in a cool, dry place.
- Check the crock after 3 days. Fermentation has begun if you see bubbles rising to the top of the crock. After this, check the crock daily and skim off any scum that forms. If scum forms on the plastic bag, rinse it off and return to the top of the crock.
- The fermentation is complete when the pickles taste sour and the bubbles have stopped rising; this should take approximately 6 to 7 days. Once this happens, cover the crock loosely and place in the refrigerator for 3 days, skimming daily or as needed. Store for up to 2 months in the refrigerator, skimming as needed. If the pickles should become soft or begin to take on an off odor, this is a sign of spoilage and they should be discarded.
HOMEMADE SWEET DILL YUM-YUM PICKLES
These are made with store-bought dill pickles in the jar and are 100% better than the ones you purchase at the store and they stay crunchy! I use Claussen garlic dills or Vlassic dills but you may use your own favorite brand or use your own homemade dill pickles, I like either brands for the extra crunch, use regular or large size size dills not the small baby dills----plan ahead this needs a few days before the pickles are ready ;-)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time P2D
Yield 2 (32-ounce) jars pickles
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice the washed pickles into about 1/4 to 1/3-inch slices, then place in a medium bowl.
- Pour 2 cups sugar over the slices and toss/stir to coat with the pickle slices.
- Allow to sit out at room temperature for 24 hours tossing several times with a spoon during the 24 hours (I just leave a spoon in the bowl, juice will gather in the bowl, do not drain!).
- After the 24 hours (do not drain the juice in the bowl) in a medium saucepan combine 2 cups sugar, vinegar, water, pickling spice; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring until the sugar is dissolved (about 2 minutes).
- Make certain that the bowl is Pyrex or heat-proof or it might crack when you pour the boiling water into it -- pour the water mixture over the sugared pickles and the sugar juice that has gathered in the bowl; mix very well with a spoon.
- Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for about 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain pickles (you don't have to completely drain).
- Transfer pickles to clean glass jars and store covered or uncovered in refrigerator.
- Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1725.1, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 11725.3, Carbohydrate 438.1, Fiber 11, Sugar 432, Protein 5.7
BEST EVER SWEET PICKLES
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
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 AND SPICY DILL PICKLES RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by brendaz
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- (This includes directions for processing in a boiling water bath, which is recommended for safe storage. I personally skip this part, but ensure that my jars are fresh from the dishwasher and very hot. I seldom have a jar that does not seal, and only make enough to last the year. But if you are planning on storing your jars for an extended period, a boiling water bath is recommended.) Place jars into dishwasher and run them on a regular cycle. Meanwhile, fill the canner about 1/3 full of water and start heating. Put all the brine ingredients into a large pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and remove from heat; place the jar seals into the hot water and let them sit until you are ready to use them. (I use the Bernardin Snap Seals and lids). When the jars are ready, remove them from the dishwasher one at a time. Place a head of dill, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 slice of jalapeno and 1 tsp. pickling spice into the bottom of the jar. Fill the jar tightly with cucumbers, strategically placing them for maximum fit. Place on top of the cucumbers 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp. of pickling spice, 2 slices of jalapeno and lastly one more head of dill. Using a glass measure or a soup ladle, carefully pour the hot brine into the jar to within a couple of millimeters of the top; place the seal and then screw the lid on tightly. Move on to the next jar and repeat until all the jars are full and sealed. Place each jar into the canner- you may need to add more hot water to ensure that all jars are covered by at least one inch of water. Cover canner and bring water to full rolling boil; once the water is boiling process for 15 minutes. When processing time is complete, remove canner lid, wait 5 minutes, then carefully remove jars without tilting and place them upright on a protected work surface. Cool upright, undisturbed for 24 hours, then move them to a cupboard or cool, dark room for storage. The pickles will be ready to eat in 4 weeks, but are even better if you can leave them for 6 weeks. Enjoy!
SWEET DILL PICKLES
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
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
SWEET PICKLES FROM DILL PICKLES
Steps:
- 1. Wash pickles 2. Slice pickles 3. Rinse again 4. Wash jar 5. Put sliced pickles back in jar 6. Heat sugar and vinegar mixture until sugar is dissolved 7. Pour over pickles and refrigerate.
SLIGHTLY SWEET DILL REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
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
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 KOSHER DILL PICKLES
Sweet and tangy pickles made from store bought kosher dill pickles. The blend of pickling spice, the original kosher dill flavors, and sugar, make a unique pickle that goes great in sandwiches, salads, etc. -- or just to eat on the side.
Provided by rdtripp
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 1 24 oz jar
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain all pickle juice from jar into a bowl, leaving pickles in jar and reserving pickle juice.
- Into sauce pan pour ¼ cup of reserved pickle juice, ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 ½ cups sugar and ,while stirring constantly with a whisk, bring to simmer over medium low heat. Immediately remove from heat, add 2 tsp pickling spice, and allow to steep for 10 minutes.
- Place pickle jar in plate (in case it runs over) and pour vinegar/pickle juice/sugar mixture over pickles. Replace lid on jar and allow to cool completely.
- Place jar in refrigerator and allow to marinate for about three days for full flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1255.2, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5959.9, Carbohydrate 318.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 308.6, Protein 4.1
SWEET DILL REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
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
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.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers. Avoid cucumbers that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Make sure to thoroughly wash the cucumbers before pickling them. This will help to remove any dirt or bacteria.
- When making the pickling solution, be sure to use the correct ratio of vinegar to water. Too much vinegar can make the pickles too sour, while too little vinegar can allow bacteria to grow.
- Add some pickling spices to the pickling solution for extra flavor. Common pickling spices include mustard seeds, dill seeds, and peppercorns.
- Let the pickles cool completely before storing them in the refrigerator. This will help to prevent the pickles from becoming mushy.
Conclusion:
Sweet pickles made from dill pickles are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. By following these tips, you can make sure that your sweet pickles turn out perfectly every time. Enjoy!
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