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Kool-Aid Pickles aka Koolickles

Koolickles - brightly colored candied dill pickles that have had an additional flavor layer of Kool-Aid.  Fun idea for condiment tray additions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 day
Total Time1 day 10 minutes
Course: Condiment, Snacks and Tailgate Favorites
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 half pickles
Calories: 52kcal
Author: Elizabeth (Beth) Mueller

Ingredients

  • 32- ounce jar whole dill pickles kosher are fine
  • Pickle juice from the jar of pickles
  • 2 packets of unsweetened powdered drink mix
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Remove pickles from jar and place on a cutting board.
  • Add sugar and powdered drink mix to juice in the jar.
  • Replace lid on pickle jar and shake until sugar is dissolved.
  • Cut pickles into halves or quarters and place back into the jar. Do this over a sink to prevent staining counter tops, clothes, cabinets, appliances, and anything else in the path.
  • Replace lid and place into refrigerator for at least 1 day. Flavor and color should be fully established in 3 days.

Notes

The color and flavor for these pickles between days 3 and 7 were the same.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Pickle | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.9g | Sodium: 552mg | Sugar: 13.4g