Cinnamon Cucumber Pickles Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 72 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 72 hours and 30 minutes
Description:
Don’t let the multiple steps deter you from making these extraordinary cinnamon cucumber pickles. Though it requires a bit of planning, the process itself is quite straightforward and yields delightful results. Prepare to be amazed as these pickles often deceive with their resemblance to cinnamon apple rings!
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Potluck, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Sweet, Canning
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1648.9
- Fat Content: 0.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 27mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 419.2g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 408.5g
- Protein Content: 3.4g
Recipe Yield: 6-8 pints
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Large cucumbers | 7 |
| Pickling lime | 1 |
| Water | 1 |
| Vinegar | 1 |
| Alum | 1 |
| Vinegar | 1 |
| Water | 2 |
| Sugar | 2 |
| Cinnamon sticks | 12 |
| Red hots | 8 |
Instructions:
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Prepare Cucumbers:
- Select large overripe cucumbers.
- Peel, core, and slice them to 1/3 inch thickness.
- Core out all seeds, leaving the cucumber in a ring shape.
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Soaking:
- Soak the prepared cucumber rings in a mixture of pickling lime and 1 gallon of water for 24 hours.
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Rinsing:
- After soaking, thoroughly wash the cucumber rings.
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Ice Water Bath:
- Submerge the cucumber rings in ice water, covering them entirely, and let them soak for 3 hours.
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Preparing Vinegar Mixture:
- In a large pot, mix 2 cups of vinegar, food coloring, 1 tablespoon of alum, and enough water to cover the cucumbers.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook the cucumbers for 2 hours.
- Once done, pour off the liquid.
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Making Syrup:
- In another pot, combine 2 cups of vinegar, 2 cups of water, 12 cups of sugar, cinnamon sticks, and red hots.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour the hot syrup over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Let the cucumbers stand in the syrup for 24 hours.
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Final Steps:
- After 24 hours, pour the syrup back into a large pot and bring it to a boil again.
- Prepare sterilized jars and place one cinnamon stick from the syrup mixture into each jar.
- Carefully pack the cucumber rings into the jars.
- Pour the hot syrup over the cucumbers, ensuring they are completely covered.
- Seal the jars and process them in a water bath: 10 minutes for pints and 15 minutes for quarts.
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Enjoy:
- Once cooled, store the jars in a cool, dark place.
- These cinnamon cucumber pickles are perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as delightful homemade gifts! Enjoy their sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of cinnamon spice.
This recipe yields a unique twist on traditional cucumber pickles, with the added warmth of cinnamon and sweetness that surprises the taste buds. Give it a try and watch as your guests marvel at these delicious treats that resemble cinnamon apple rings!
