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Old-Fashioned Sweet Refrigerator Pickles

July 27, 2020 by Missy Rakes 5 Comments

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Finished pickles in a jar.

Whip up a batch of these Old-Fashioned Sweet Refrigerator Pickles for a delicious homegrown treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet and salty cravings!

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Old-Fashioned Sweet Refrigerator Pickles

Canning season is here y’all and I’ve been covered up in cucumbers for a couple of weeks now. I’ve put up several kinds of relish and lots of sweet pickles, but I’ve reached the point where I don’t need to can anymore.

When I’ve canned all of the cucumbers that we will eat in a year then I pull out this recipe for Old-Fashioned Sweet Refrigerator Pickles.

They’re a welcome change from regular cucumber salad and so easy to whip up. If you’ve never made refrigerator pickles before, then you may think it’s a complicated process, but trust me that it couldn’t be easier.

Be warned that this recipe uses a good amount of sugar because they are sweet pickles, but you can easily use less if you want a more tangy, vinegary product.

Also, keep in mind that we’re only eating the pickles and aren’t drinking the brine, so we won’t actually be consuming that much sugar.

Also, I like to use a crinkle cutter for my pickles, but you can use a regular knife if you prefer.

Lastly, this recipe makes a half gallon, but you can use 2 quart jars instead if you don’t have a half gallon jar. These pickles will last several months in the refrigerator, so you don’t have to worry about eating them all at once. Happy pickle making!

Do you want more old-fashioned recipes? Here are some of my favorites:

  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini Fritters
  • Red Hot Cinnamon Apples
  • Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
  • Slow Cooker Apple Butter

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How to Make Refrigerator Pickles:

Mix all ingredients except cucumber, onion and garlic in a medium sized sauce pan and heat it until the sugar is dissolved.

Slice cucumbers into 1/4 inch slices. I used this crinkle cutter.

Crinkle cut slices of cucumbers lying on a cutting board.

Slice onion into thin strips.

Peel garlic.

Sliced cucumbers and onions in a bowl.

Add sliced cucumbers, onions and garlic cloves to 1/2 gallon jar (or 2 quart sized jars). You may have to press down to make them fit. They will shrink some as they pickle, so don’t be afraid to cram them into the jar.

Pour liquid over cucumbers (depending on how full you pack your jars, you may end up with extra brine).

Finished pickles in a half gallon jar.

Screw on lid and let sit 12-24 hours in a cool, dry place.

Store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Note: It will take 3-5 days before the full flavor is in effect, but you can sample them anytime.

Top view of jar with finished pickles.
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Old-Fashioned Sweet Refrigerator Pickles

An old time recipe for making sweet pickles in your refrigerator!
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer, condiment, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Old-Fashioned Sweet Refrigerator Pickles
Servings: 125
Calories: 20kcal

Equipment

  • Half Gallon Mason Jar
  • Crinkle Cutter

Ingredients

  • 3 cups apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2.5 cups sugar
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp dried dill weed
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp pickling salt
  • 1/2 tsp pickle crisp (optional)
  • 8 medium sized pickling cucumbers
  • 1 small white onion
  • 4 cloves garlic

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients except cucumber, onion and garlic in a medium sized sauce pan and heat it until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Slice cucumbers into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Slice onion into thin strips.
  • Peel garlic.
  • Add sliced cucumbers, onions and garlic cloves to 1/2 gallon jar (or 2 quart sized jars). You may have to press down to make them fit. They will shrink some as they pickle, so don't be afraid to cram them into the jar.
  • Pour liquid over cucumbers (depending on how full you pack your jars, you may end up with extra brine).
  • Screw on lid and let sit 12-24 hours in a cool, dry place.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Notes

It will take 3-5 days before the flavor of the pickles is in effect, but you may sample them at any time.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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  1. Sandra says

    July 25, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    Does this seal like when canning even though the jars aren't warmest?
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    • Missy Rakes says

      July 29, 2022 at 8:06 am

      No, you will just keep the jar in the fridge and use when needed. It will not seal.
      Reply
  2. Charlotte says

    July 30, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    Do you leave in cool dry place for 3 days then refrigerator?
    Reply
  3. Carol says

    August 15, 2022 at 11:37 am

    do you notice a difference in taste with white vs cider vinegar.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      August 19, 2022 at 8:53 am

      Yes, white vinegar has a basic vinegar flavor and apple cider has a more fruity vinegar flavor.
      Reply

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