Candied-Style Dill Pickles
Candied-Style Dill Pickles balance bright tang with a pronounced, sugar-kissed sweetness and a gentle warmth from pickling spices. The slices keep their snap while soaking up a fragrant, sweet-and-tangy brine that’s perfect for topping sandwiches, pairing with barbecue, or serving on a charcuterie board. This is a great make-ahead condiment to keep on hand for picnics and casual gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves64
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Candied-Style Dill Pickles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 21 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 54
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Drain the pickles; cut into 1/4-inch slices and place in a bowl. Stir in 2 cups sugar, cover, and leave at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Combine the remaining 2 cups sugar, the vinegar, water, and pickling spice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour the sweet brine over the pickles; leave at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Meanwhile, check the glass canning jars for cracks and the rings for rust, discarding any that are defective.
- 4
Keep them immersed in simmering water until the pickles are ready.
- 5
Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
- 6
Pack the pickles into the sterilized jars. Place the lids on top and screw the rings on tightly.
- 7
Store in the refrigerator.
- 8
Serve chilled.
- Calories 39.63 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 7.88 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 229.7 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 7.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 33.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.71 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Candied Style Dill Pickles is made with 5 ingredients and serves 64. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dill Pickles, Pickling Spice, Sugar Cubes, and Water. Each serving provides about 39.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Candied-Style Dill Pickles made of?
- The main ingredients are Dill Pickles, Pickling Spice, Sugar Cubes, Water, White Vinegar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Candied-Style Dill Pickles?
- About 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 39.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Candied-Style Dill Pickles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Candied-Style Dill Pickles healthy?
- Candied-Style Dill Pickles has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 39.63 calories and 0.14 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 229.7 mg (10% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required