Sweet Pickle Recipe
Sweet pickles offer a delightful balance of sweetness and crunch, perfect for adding flavor to sandwiches or serving as a condiment. Their crisp texture and subtle spice make them a favorite for those who enjoy homemade preserved vegetables, appealing to both traditionalists and modern pickle enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put cucumbers in a stone jar or glass.
- Pour over them 1 gallon of boiling water with 1 teacup of salt dissolved.
- Let stand 8 days.
- Drain off water and wash cucumbers well.
- Pour over a gallon of boiling water and let stand for 24 hours.
- On the ninth day, pour over 1 gallon of boiling water with 1 tablespoon of powdered alum and let stand for 24 hours.
- On the tenth day, drain and pour over 1 gallon of boiling water and let stand for 24 hours.
- On the eleventh day, drain and pour over boiling syrup.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).