Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Pickles Sweet Recipe

Taste a piece of history with Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Sweet Pickles! This treasured family recipe, lost for years, has been rediscovered and is now ready to be shared. These sweet and tangy pickles are worth the two-week wait – a true testament to patience and flavor. Imagine the sweet crunch, the perfect balance of sweet and sour...a taste of nostalgia in every bite. Prepare to be amazed by this heirloom recipe, passed down through generations. Get ready to make a batch that will last – just like Grandpa Rowand’s!

Prep Time 3360 mins

Cook Time 20160 mins

Calories 94.4 kcal

Protein 0g

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Ingredients for Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Pickles Sweet

4 pounds pickling cucumbers
1/4 cup pickling salt
1 gallon boiling water (multiple uses)
2 teaspoons alum
4 cups sugar
Water
2 cups white vinegar
1 teaspoon cinnamon oil
1/2 teaspoon clove oil

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How to Make Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Pickles Sweet

Combine 4 pounds pickling cucumbers, 1/4 cup pickling salt, and 1 gallon boiling water in a large non-reactive container.
Cover and let sit at room temperature for 7 days. Drain thoroughly.
Pour 1 gallon of boiling water over the cucumbers. Let stand for 24 hours, then drain.
Add 2 teaspoons alum and 1 gallon of boiling water to the cucumbers. Let stand for 24 hours, then drain.
In a saucepan, combine 4 cups sugar, 1 pint (2 cups) water, 2 cups white vinegar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon clove oil.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then carefully pour it over the cucumbers.
Let stand for 24 hours, then drain, reserving the liquid.
Let the cucumbers sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
Reheat the reserved liquid and pour it over the cucumbers again.
Let stand for 1 hour, then drain, reserving the liquid.
Repeat steps 9 and 10 for four consecutive days, leaving cucumbers at room temperature.
DO NOT REFRIGERATE.
After the two-week process, pack the pickles into clean canning jars.
Reheat the reserved liquid to boiling and carefully pour it over the pickles in the jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Process jars in a boiling water bath according to your jar manufacturer's instructions for proper sealing.
Store extra jars in a cool, dark pantry. Refrigerate one jar for immediate enjoyment.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

93 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Pickles Sweet?

Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Pickles Sweet takes about 23520 minutes from start to finish — roughly 3360 minutes to prepare and 20160 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Pickles Sweet?

Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Pickles Sweet has approximately 94.4 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Pickles Sweet?

The key ingredients for Grandpa Rowand's Canadian Pickles Sweet are Cucumbers, Salt, Boiling Water, Alum, Sugar, Water. See the full list with measurements above.