Kool Aid Pickles
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Kool Aid Pickles
Description
Kool Aid Pickles are made by adding sugar and a Kool Aid packet to jarred dill pickle spears after removing some pickle juice. The sugar and Kool Aid mix with the remaining brine, allowing the pickles to absorb a sweet, fruity flavor over seven days of refrigeration. The shaking process helps dissolve the sugar and distribute the Kool Aid evenly throughout the pickles.
The combination of tart dill pickles with the sugary, flavored Kool Aid creates an unusual snack that balances sweet and sour tastes. The syrupy coating changes both the pickle’s appearance and flavor profile, depending on the Kool Aid flavor selected.
These pickles are great for serving as a snack or appetizer and can be experimented with by trying different Kool Aid flavors to suit your taste preference. Patience during the week-long infusion is key.
Ingredients
- 24 oz. dill pickle spears jarred
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1 Packet Kool Aid mix Pick any flavor you want!
Instructions
- Empty 1/3 c. of pickle juice from the jar of pickles.
- Pour sugar straight into the pickle jar.
- Add Kool Aid packet.
- Close the lid on the pickle jar and shake vigorously to dissolve the sugar and Kool Aid.
- Refrigerate for 7 days, shaking once per day to achieve full flavor of the Kool Aid pickles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1375mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 311IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.