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Sealed glass jars filled with freshly made sweet pickles, resting on the white marble cooktop. Condensation is visible inside the jars, showing the freshness of the pickles, which are now ready for refrigeration and storage.

Sweet Pickle Recipe

These homemade sweet pickles are crisp, tangy, and perfectly balanced with sweetness. Made with fresh cucumbers, onions, and a flavorful vinegar brine, they’re the perfect addition to sandwiches, salads, or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Course: condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 39
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 pounds cucumbers
  • 2 sweet onions

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Sterilized glass jars with lids
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers and sweet onions. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
    A wooden cutting board on the white marble cooktop with fresh cucumbers and sweet onions being thinly sliced. A sharp knife rests beside the neatly cut pieces, ready for pickling. The vibrant green cucumbers contrast with the pale onion slices.
  2. In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seed, and turmeric. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
    A black saucepan on the white marble cooktop, with apple cider vinegar, white sugar, salt, mustard seed, and ground turmeric being stirred together. The mixture simmers gently, releasing a warm aroma, while a wooden spoon rests on the side.
  3. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
    A large glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop filled with sliced cucumbers and sweet onions, as the steaming hot vinegar mixture is carefully poured over them. The ingredients glisten as they begin to absorb the pickling liquid.
  4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then transfer it into sterilized glass jars.
    The cooled pickle mixture is being carefully transferred into sterilized glass jars on the white marble cooktop. The vibrant green cucumbers and soft onions float in the golden turmeric-infused liquid, creating a bright and appetizing contrast.
  5. Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
    Sealed glass jars filled with freshly made sweet pickles, resting on the white marble cooktop. Condensation is visible inside the jars, showing the freshness of the pickles, which are now ready for refrigeration and storage.
  6. Enjoy your sweet pickles with sandwiches, BBQ dishes, or as a crunchy snack!