Candied dills –Are you ready to dive into the world of briny bliss? Today, we’re making Candied Dills—because who doesn’t want a sweet crunch of pickles that will make your taste buds dance like nobody’s watching? Grab your apron; it’s time to pickle it like it’s hot!
Candied Dills
Let’s get this pickle party started with a delightful and sweet twist on an old favorite. But beware; these aren’t your run-of-the-mill pickles; they’re glazed with a sugary syrup that will have you questioning how you ever lived without them!
Ingredients
- 4 cups small cucumbers (about 2 pounds), sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 tablespoon pickling salt
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you dare!)
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- A pinch of love (or whatever else adds spice to your life!)
Instructions
- Start by washing the cucumbers thoroughly. Dirt on your pickles is about as welcome as a soggy sandwich at a picnic.
- Slice the cucumbers into quarter-inch thick rounds and place them in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, pickling salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Smell that? That’s the smell of pickling magic!
- When the syrup is bubbling like it’s excited to meet the cucumbers, remove it from the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the warm syrup over the cucumbers and add the garlic slices. Mix it up! Make sure each cucumber gets a taste of that glorious syrup.
- Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 2 hours. Don’t rush; let the flavors mingle and get cozy.
- After that, transfer the cucumbers and syrup into sterilized jars, and pop them in the refrigerator. They’ll be ready to eat in about 24 hours, but trust me, waiting is the hardest part!
- Enjoy these Candied Dills on their own or as a crunchy sidekick to your favorite sandwiches! Your taste buds will thank you, and so will anyone lucky enough to share them with you!
Now, get out there and get pickling—your new favorite snack is just a jar away!
