Kool Aid Pickles

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Fermenting Time

    7 d

  • Total Time

    7 d 5 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    173 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Kool Aid Pickles

Kool Aid Pickles combine classic dill pickle spears with a sweet twist using sugar and a packet of flavored Kool Aid. The mixture infuses the pickles for a week in the refrigerator, creating a tangy yet sweet and colorful snack. Shaking the jar daily helps the flavors meld and ensures the sugar dissolves thoroughly.

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 24 oz. dill pickle spears jarred
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1 Packet Kool Aid mix Pick any flavor you want!

Instructions

  1. Empty 1/3 c. of pickle juice from the jar of pickles.
  2. Pour sugar straight into the pickle jar.
  3. Add Kool Aid packet.
  4. Close the lid on the pickle jar and shake vigorously to dissolve the sugar and Kool Aid.
  5. Refrigerate for 7 days, shaking once per day to achieve full flavor of the Kool Aid pickles.

Nutrition Information

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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%)

Nutrition 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.

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