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Flavorful Bread and Butter Pickle Spears Sweet Recipe Easy Homemade Guide

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A sweet and crunchy bread and butter pickle spears recipe that is quick, easy, and perfect for summer gatherings. This homemade recipe balances sweetness and spice with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 to 8 medium pickling cucumbers, washed and cut into spears (Kirby cucumbers preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling or kosher salt (no iodized salt)
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Cut off the ends, then slice each cucumber lengthwise into spears about 3-4 inches long. Thinly slice the onion and place both cucumbers and onions in a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of pickling salt over them, toss well, and let sit for 1 hour to draw out excess moisture.
  2. While the cucumbers are resting, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 1 cup water, 2 cups granulated sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and optional ground cloves and ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt completely. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to blend the spices.
  3. After the cucumbers have rested for 1 hour, drain the liquid from the bowl and rinse the cucumbers and onions under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain again thoroughly.
  4. Tightly pack the cucumber spears and onion slices into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  5. Carefully ladle the hot brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Tap the jars gently on the counter to release any air bubbles. Seal with lids immediately.
  6. Let the jars cool to room temperature on the counter, then place them in the refrigerator. The pickles will develop their full flavor after at least 24 hours but taste best after 3 days. They keep well refrigerated for up to 2 months.

Notes

Salting cucumbers before pickling is essential to keep them crunchy. Rinse well after salting to avoid soggy pickles. Tap jars to release air bubbles before sealing. For faster flavor infusion, slice cucumbers thinner or soak overnight but watch texture. Store refrigerated and consume within 6 to 8 weeks for best quality.

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