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Sweet Dill Pickles


"These pickles soaked in a sugar mixture taste just like candy! They take some time to make, but are a sweet treat."
Original recipe yield: 64 ounces.
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
5 Minutes
Ready In:
14 Hours 35 Minutes
Servings:
64

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 (32 ounce) jars dill pickles
  • 4 cups white sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling spice

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Drain pickles and slice into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl with 2 cups sugar. Stir, cover and allow to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  2. In a medium saucepan, mix together the remaining sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spice. Bring to a boil. Pour over the pickles. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  3. Transfer the pickles to sterile jars and store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.