Sweet Dill Pickles

For this recipe, dill pickles are macerated in sugar overnight, then marinated in a sweet vinegar brine, which makes the pickles taste like candy.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 54 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon pickling spice
• 2 (32 ounce) jars dill pickles
• 4 cups white sugar, divided
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup distilled white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain pickles; slice into ¼-inch pieces and place in a bowl. Stir in 2 cups sugar, cover, and set aside at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Combine remaining 2 cups sugar, vinegar, water, and pickling spice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour sweet brine over pickles; set aside at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Meanwhile, inspect glass canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickles ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.

Step 4

Pack pickles in sterilized jars. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.