READY IN 7+ days

Apple Refrigerator Pickles

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"I was trying to come up with a way to use up a bunch of apples we had in our fridge. Eventually I decided to just pickle them refrigerator-style. This is the result." — Angel_1988

Directions

Place the water, cider vinegar, sugar, allspice, clove, nutmeg, and ginger into a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Meanwhile, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, and pack into two sterilized 1 quart canning jars with lids and rings. Pour the boiling syrup over the apples, and affix the lids and rings.
Allow the jars to stand at room temperature until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Place in the refrigerator, and wait 1 week before opening.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 2 mins
READY IN 7 days 2 hrs 22 mins

Footnotes

Editor's Note
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.

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Jun 30, 2010

Just as a side note, these are refrigerator pickles so just putting them in any old jar & leaving them in the refrigerator is fine. They are NOT intended to be shelf stable! Canning jars, rings & proper seals are not an issue! (Don't know why the web site added those in)

—Angel_1988

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Nov 05, 2011

I made 4 pints of these and when I first tried them I really didn't care much for them. Not wanting to be wasteful I decided I would eat them in spite of my initial dislike. But the more I ate, the more I began to enjoy them. I will cut down a little on the cloves next time. But these go well in a salad with a honey yogurt dressing.

—thepoetnmotion

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5 Ratings

Sep 18, 2011

These are really good! Instead of the spices listed, I used a homemade pie spice mix and tied it up in a cheesecloth that I put into the jar. I would slice them thicker next time. I halved the recipe, and am now wishing I hadn't but since we will be going apple picking in the the next few weeks, I'll be making a full batch of these! I'd never tried pickled apples before, but decided to on a hunch that it would be a great topping for "LaMama Raisin Burgers" along with an applesauce or fruit based steak sauce. I'm just curious how long these stay good for, as I am planning to make a large jar of these (like one of those HUGE pickle jars) so we have these on hand for snacking. I can't wait to find other ways to use these apples!

—RMSR

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Jun 20, 2011

I cant wait to try and make these! i love almost anything pickled but was nervous to try tradtional canning methods thank you for this new way to can and pickle things! i am going to also try it on other foods!

—Horsegirl

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Nov 21, 2008

The kids smelled this being made and said that it smells like wassail! Officially, on Thanksgiving we get to try them. Right now they look and smell so good, that I'm sure we will truly savor the flavor!

—sueb

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Nutrition

Calories
87 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
21.4 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.4 g
< 1%

Fiber
1.6 g
7%

Protein
0.3 g
< 1%

Sodium
3 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Apple Refrigerator Pickles

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 87
Calories from Fat: 3

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.2g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 3mg < 1 %
** Potassium 87mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 21.4g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 7 %
Protein 0.3g < 1 %
** Sugars 18.3g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.