Zesty Sweet Dill Pickles

Zesty Sweet Dill Pickles

These zesty sweet dill pickles offer a delightful balance of sweetness and a kick of spice, perfect for adding to sandwiches or enjoying straight from the jar.

Ingredients

• 2 quarts pickles
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons pickling spices

Method

1. Start by draining the pickles and slicing them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place these slices in a bowl and mix in 2 cups of granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly, cover the bowl, and let it rest at room temperature for 8 to 24 hours.
2. In a separate saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of sugar with vinegar, water, and a blend of pickling spices. Heat this mixture on medium-high until it reaches a vigorous boil.
3. Once the mixture is boiling, carefully pour it over the sliced pickles in the bowl. Let the pickles sit at room temperature for another 8 to 24 hours to soak up the flavors.
4. Finally, pack the pickles into clean, sterilized jars, making sure they are fully submerged in the pickling liquid. Seal the jars and refrigerate them, serving the pickles chilled.