An easy Refrigerator Sweet Pickles recipe that takes minimal ingredients and time to prepare and are ready to eat in a few days! You don’t need any canning equipment, and this pickle recipe is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers from your summer garden!
I am not a fan of soggy pickles , haha. I am so excited that these homemade sweet pickles stay crunchy and are so delicious! Normally I’m a dill pickle fan, but these Quick & Crunchy Refrigerator Sweet Pickles might change my mind! This recipe was slightly adapted from A Farmgirl’s Dabbles sweet pickles recipe and it’s definitely going to be my go-to every summer to use up all those cucumbers from my garden.
Normal pickles are made using salt / vinegar, and spices. Sweet pickles are made using sugar / jaggery, along with spices, and may be a little salt. People suffering from high blood pressure are advised to avoid normal pickles, as they are high in sodium content.
Ways to Enjoy These Sweet Pickles
Of course you can snack on these crunchy sweet pickles right from the jar! Or you can try them in one of these recipes!
Alongside my Vegan Tuna Melt!
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How to Make Refrigerator Sweet Pickles
Making your own pickles is so easy using this method. I’ve seen them called “quickles” on social media because there’s no fancy canning or months of waiting to be able to enjoy these sweet pickles.
Remove the excess water from the cucumbers and onion. To do this, simple add the sliced cucumbers and sliced or chopped onion in a large bowl tossed with the salt. Let them sit on the counter for 1 hour and drain.
You can place the cucumber slices and onion back into the large bowl OR stuff them into 16 ounce mason jars (canning jars) that have lids.
Make a simple brine in a saucepan on your stovetop. Simply combine the sugar, vinegar, and celery seed in a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat, whisking frequently, until the sugar dissolves. This will take about 10 minutes.
Pour the brine over the pickles. You can either keep the sliced cucumbers and onion in the large bowl and store them covered in the fridge that way, OR my personal preference, is to use the canning jars and pour the brine over the cucumbers and onion that you stuffed into jars. This way, I feel like they will keep for longer and you can also gift them to family and friends this way.
If you run out of brine, you can add a little water the jars to fill them to the top.
Let the pickles marinate for a few days to really soak up the brine. I actually made my refrigerator sweet pickles before we left for vacation and tried them a week later when we got home and they were great! The best part is they remained crunchy, yay!
The pickles will keep in the fridge for 3-4 weeks, 4 weeks if you keep them in canning jars.
This pickles remain crunchy which is the best part! They are sweet and flavorful, not overbearing, fresh, and the perfect side to your grilled cheese sandwiches!
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FAQ
What is the difference between a sweet pickle and a dill pickle?
What is sweet pickle juice made of?
Are sweet pickles healthy?
What is in sweet mixed pickles?
What are sweet pickles made of?
Old fashioned sweet pickles are traditionally made of cucumbers, vinegar, pickling salt, sugar, and a variety of complimentary spices. What sugar is best for sweet pickles? Granulated sugar is best for sweet pickles because it dissolves the fastest, but you can use white cane sugar instead. What are sweet pickles good for?
What kind of cucumber do you use to make sweet pickles?
The best types of cucumbers to use for making sweet pickles are Boston and National Pickling, but English and Kirby can work well also. These varieties are some of the best because of their smaller size, reduced seeds, and ability to absorb the brine flavors well. Whatever type you choose to use, they should be firm, ripe, and as fresh as possible.
What do Sweet Pickles taste like?
Sweet pickles taste sweet and tangy with a crisp bite to them that is refreshing. You can easily experiment with different herbs to change up the flavor a bit, or spice them up if you want a little extra kick. The best types of cucumbers to use for making sweet pickles are Boston and National Pickling, but English and Kirby can work well also.
What are Sweet Pickles used for?
Sweet pickles are used for lots of things. They’re great to add to sandwiches, relish or appetizer trays, as a garnish, on hamburgers and brats, chopped up in potato, egg, or tuna salads, or eaten as a snack right out of the jar.