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Cucamelon Pickles
Cucamelon pickles are a simple pickling recipe with a unique flavor.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare a pint jar for this recipe, or as many as you'd like to make. (Multiply the recipe for each pint.)
2
Rinse the cucamelons thoroughly under cold water and remove any stems. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
cucamelons (about 1/2 pound)2 cups
3
Add the spices including the mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes to each jar.
mustard seeds1 tspblack peppercorns1 tsp
4
Pack the cucamelons tightly into the jars, leaving about ½ inch of headspace at the top.
cucamelons (about 1/2 pound)2 cups
5
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt.
apple cider vinegar1 cupsugar1 tbspsalt1 tsp
6
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt.
sugar1 tbspsalt1 tsp
7
Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucamelons, making sure to cover them completely while maintaining the ½ inch headspace.
cucamelons (about 1/2 pound)2 cups
8
Remove air bubbles. Then, wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to ensure a good seal.
9
Place the sterilized lids on the jars and screw on the bands until fingertip tight.
10
If canning, position the jars in a boiling water canner, making sure they’re covered by at least one inch of water. Process for ⏱️ 10 minutes (or ⏱️ 15 minutes if you live above 6,000 feet).
11
Carefully remove the jars from the canner and place them on a towel to cool.
12
Check the seals, label, and store.
Nutrition Facts
calories
13 kcal
fat Content
0.2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
4 mg
protein Content
0.3 g
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
0.02 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.14 g
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