Ingredientes para Candied Cucumber Rings Great Use For Oversized Cucumbers
- Cucumbers
- Pickling Lime
- Vinegar
- Red Food Coloring
- 2 tablespoons alum (optional)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Red Cinnamon Candies
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Cómo preparar Candied Cucumber Rings Great Use For Oversized Cucumbers
- Use a non-reactive (stainless steel or enamel) pot to prevent discoloration from the lime.
- Combine cucumber rings (from approximately 4 large cucumbers), 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, and 8 1/2 quarts of water in a large container.
- Let stand for 24 hours.
- Drain and rinse the cucumber rings thoroughly with clear water.
- Cover the rings with fresh water and let stand for 3 hours.
- Drain the water.
- Place cucumber rings in a large kettle.
- Add 1 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup red food coloring, 2 tablespoons alum (optional, for firmness), and enough water to cover the cucumbers.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Drain well.
- In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups water, 4 cups granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon ground cloves.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour the hot syrup over the cucumber rings.
- Let stand for 24 hours.
- Drain, reserving the syrup.
- Bring the reserved syrup back to a boil.
- Pour the boiling syrup over the cucumbers again.
- Let stand for 24 hours.
- Drain, reserving the syrup.
- Bring the reserved syrup back to a boil one last time.
- Pour the boiling syrup over the cucumbers for the final time.
- Let stand for 24 hours.
- Heat the syrup and cucumbers together gently.
- Pack the candied cucumber rings into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Cover with sterilized lids and rings, screwing the bands on tightly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
4102g
Fat
3g
Carbs
353g
