Candied dill pickles –Hey there, pickle enthusiasts! Are you feeling brave enough to take a delightful dive into the world of candied dill pickles? Yes, you heard that right—candied dill pickles! These sweet and tangy treats are just what your snack time needs. Grab your apron, and let’s get this pickle party started!
Candied Dill Pickles Recipe
First things first, let’s take a look at what they look like. Feast your eyes on this:
Now that you’re sufficiently tempted by that tantalizing image, let’s roll up our sleeves and gather the magical ingredients that will transform ordinary dill pickles into a sweet sensation!
Ingredients:
- 1 quart of dill pickles, whole or sliced, your choice!
- 2 cups of sugar (yes, you read that right—time to get sweet!)
- 1 cup of white vinegar (the zingy stuff)
- 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon of celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (because why not add a dash of cozy?)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric (for that vibrant yellow color)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves (let’s spice things up a bit!)
Instructions:
- Start by grabbing that quart of dill pickles and get them ready to have their lives changed. If they’re whole, slice them into spears or rounds, whatever floats your boat!
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, white vinegar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, cinnamon, turmeric, and cloves. Let that mixture come to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Mmm, your kitchen is about to smell amazing!
- Add the pickles to the saucepan and bring it back to a simmer. Let those pickles soak up all that deliciousness for about 10 minutes—don’t go wandering off, keep an eye on them!
- Once they’re sufficiently candied (is that even a word?), remove them from the heat and let them cool with all that syrupy goodness in the pan. After chilling out for a bit, transfer them to a jar, pouring the syrup over the top to ensure they’re fully covered. Seal it tight!
- Now, here comes the hard part: let them sit for at least 24 hours before you dig in. I know, I know—it’s tough to wait, but trust me, it’s worth every second!
Once you’ve survived the 24-hour wait, you’re all set to enjoy these delightful candied dill pickles. They make a perfect snack, a quirky addition to a cheese platter, or even a fun surprise in your favorite salads. So embrace your inner pickle enthusiast and dig in!