English Teatime Sweet Pickles
English Teatime Sweet Pickles
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Category
Appetizers and Snacks
Servings
8
Prep Time
refrigerate
Cook Time
20 minutes
This simple sweet pickle recipe combines black tea with sugar and vinegar.
Bigelow Tea
Ingredients
3 medium pickling cucumbers (sliced thin)
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2 English Teatime Black Tea Bags
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
lemon slices (optional)
Directions
Slice cucumbers & lemons and add to 16oz glass jar or container with lid.
Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.
Pour water over tea bags in a heat-safe bowl and steep for 5 minutes.
Combine remaining water, vinegar & sugar in saucepan and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Discard tea bags & add tea to vinegar mixture.
Pour over cucumbers & cool to room temperature on counter.
Cover & refrigerate for for at least 2 days and up to 2 months.
Recipe Note
Our chef chose 2 weeks. Pickle to your preference!