Easy Sweet Pickles

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

Sweet pickles with a crisp texture and a balanced blend of sweetness and tang. Perfect for adding a flavorful touch to sandwiches, salads, or as a snack. Ideal for those who enjoy homemade preserves with a classic, nostalgic taste, and suitable for summer gatherings or pantry staples.

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Ingredients

  • 1 gal. cucumbers, washed
  • 4 Tbsp. salt
  • 4 Tbsp. alum

Instructions

  1. Mix salt, alum, and pickling spice together.
  2. Combine the mixture with washed cucumbers in a large container.
  3. Add enough vinegar to cover the cucumbers.
  4. Let the mixture set for 3 months, then drain and rinse the cucumbers.
  5. Drain thoroughly again.
  6. Cut the cucumbers into thick slices and place them back in a gallon jar.
  7. Cover the sliced cucumbers with 8 cups of sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

26 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.7g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 6.5g 2% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 0.3g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9692.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 97.8mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1mcg
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Calcium 15.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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