Easy Freezer Sweet Pickles
Preserve summer's bounty in the simplest way with this Easy Freezer Sweet Pickles recipe! Featuring crisp cucumbers and sweet onions bathed in a tangy brine of white vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and mustard seed, these quick pickles require minimal effort and no canning equipment. In just 25 minutes of prep time, you'll have freezer-ready jars that store beautifully for up to six months. Perfect for topping burgers, adding zing to sandwiches, or serving as a refreshing side, these sweet pickles balance salty, tangy, and sweet flavors with ease. Plus, they’re ready to enjoy after a quick thaw, making them the ultimate make-ahead condiment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Cucumbers
- 1 large Onion
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Celery seed
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seed
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly into even rounds. Peel and thinly slice the onion.
Place the sliced cucumbers and onions into a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and mix well.
Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 2-3 hours. This will draw out excess water from the cucumbers.
After the cucumbers and onions have rested, drain off the liquid and rinse the mixture under cold water to remove the excess salt. Pat dry with paper towels.
In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, granulated sugar, celery seed, and mustard seed. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil.
Remove the vinegar mixture from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
In clean freezer-safe containers or jars, layer the cucumber and onion slices. Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the layers, ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged.
Seal the containers tightly and let them sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to start developing.
Transfer the containers to the freezer. The pickles can be stored frozen for up to 6 months.
When ready to use, thaw a container in the refrigerator. Serve chilled as a snack, in sandwiches, or as a tangy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14202 mg | 617% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.7 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 429.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2342 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
