Delightful Bread and Butter Pickles
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with these homemade bread and butter pickles. Crisp cucumbers soak in a flavorful brine of apple cider vinegar, sugar, and spices, creating a refreshing addition to any meal. Whether served on sandwiches, burgers, or straight from the jar, these pickles promise to elevate your summer gatherings and provide a burst of nostalgia with every crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers (about 3 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers under cool water and slice them into rounds or spears.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, and optional cinnamon stick. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add sliced onions to the brine mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes until onions soften slightly.
- Pour the hot brine over cucumbers in a large bowl or jar, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let cool at room temperature before sealing in airtight jars.
- Store in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before tasting for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg