Description
This detailed recipe for Annie’s Sweet Amish Pickles should help you successfully create a batch of flavorful, sweet pickles. Enjoy the tangy and sweet treat as a standalone snack or as an accompaniment to your favorite dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds small to medium cucumbers (pickling cucumbers preferred)
- 4 cups white vinegar
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional, for extra spice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers:
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle with kosher salt. Let them sit for 1-2 hours to draw out excess water.
- Make the Brine:
- In a large pot, combine vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and cloves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Pickle the Cucumbers:
- Drain and rinse the salted cucumbers.
- Add the cucumbers to the boiling brine and return to a boil.
- Remove from heat immediately after it reaches a boil and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Jar and Store:
- Sterilize canning jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pack the cucumbers into the jars and fill with the brine, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace.
- Seal the jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes for shelf stability.
Notes
- Ensure all utensils and jars are sterilized to prevent contamination.
- The cucumbers will continue to develop flavor over time; for best results, let them sit for at least 2 weeks before opening.
- If you prefer a crisper pickle, reduce the boiling time of the cucumbers in the brine.
- Prep Time: 3 hours (includes resting time for cucumbers)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pickle slice
- Calories: 25 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Amish pickles, sweet pickles, traditional Amish pickles, homemade sweet pickles