A delightful homemade sweet pickle recipe that is perfect for preserving cucumbers with a touch of sweetness and spice.
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and trim the ends.
Using small cucumbers ensures a crisp texture in the final pickles.
Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them sit for 6 hours or overnight.
Soaking the cucumbers helps to prepare them for the pickling process.
Drain the cucumbers and repeat the boiling water soak for another 6 hours.
This step ensures the cucumbers are well-prepared for absorbing the pickling brine.
Combine sugar, vinegar, turmeric, celery seed, cinnamon sticks, and fennel seed in a saucepan. Heat until boiling.
Stir the mixture constantly to dissolve the sugar completely.
Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and let them sit for 6 hours.
Ensure the cucumbers are fully submerged in the brine for even flavoring.
Drain the brine back into the saucepan, add more sugar and vinegar, and bring to a boil. Pour over the cucumbers again.
This step intensifies the flavor of the pickles.
Pack the cucumbers into sterilized jars and pour the hot brine over them, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Use a funnel to make pouring the brine into the jars easier.
Seal the jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Ensure the jars are fully submerged in the water bath for proper sealing.
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