Quick Sweet Fridge Pickles
Quick Sweet Fridge Pickles balance crisp cucumber crunch with a bright, sugary-tangy brine accented by mustard and celery seeds. A hint of turmeric rounds out the flavor and gives a sunny hue. Great for topping sandwiches, serving alongside barbecue, or adding a refreshing bite to weeknight dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Toss cucumber slices with salt in a bowl; let them sit for 1 1/2 hours.
- 2
Pour the cucumbers into a sieve set in the sink. Rinse them thoroughly under cold running water and drain well.
- 3
Stir together white sugar, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then cook and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Put the drained cucumbers into a heatproof bowl. Add the onion, then pour the hot vinegar mixture over them. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
- 5
Move the cucumbers and liquid to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before eating.
- Calories 98.44 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.38 g Low Source
- Carbs 23.83 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.14 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 89.59 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.94 g Low Source
- Sugar 20.76 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 7.66 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.15 mg Low Source
- Potassium 37.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 106.0 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 15.57 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅