Kool Aid Pickles
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Kool aid pickles! If you love pickles, you definitely want to try these. Not quite sweet pickles, not quite sour, tangy fruity & so much fun!
Kool aid pickles (sometimes called koolickles) are a fun treat for snacking or perfect to bring to the neighborhood barbecue! Perfectly paired with other favorites like scotcheroos and no bake blueberry cheesecake!
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Kool Aid Pickles
Kool Aid Pickles
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Kool Aid Pickles Ingredients
- Pickles – You’ll want those neon green dill pickle spears we all grew up with.
- Kool Aid – We used cherry, but these can be made with any flavor.
- Sugar – White granulated.
What are kool aid pickles (koolickles)?
These are a fun, sweet and sour, brightly colored pickle brined with dill pickle juice, sugar, and koolaid mix. If you like sweet relish and fun snacks, you’ll love these!
How do you make kool aid pickles? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, strain the pickle juice from the jar of pickles into a separate container.
⭐ Then, stir in the sugar and Kool-Aid until dissolved, then pour back into the pickle jar over the pickles.
⭐ Next, seal the jar, and refrigerate, shaking the jar daily.
⭐ Finally, when pickles are sweetened to your liking, enjoy!
Preparation
What flavor koolaid for pickles?
We used cherry for our pickle, but you can use any flavor! If you’re having a potluck, make a jar of each color for everyone to try!
How long do you let the pickles sit in the kool aid mixture?
You’ll want to let them hang out in the brine for at least a week, but up to two weeks before enjoying. We find they’re perfect for our tastes at right about the two week mark.
Storage and leftovers
Do you need to refrigerate kool-aid pickles?
Yes, these should be stored in the refrigerator. Once you open a jar of shelf stable pickles it should be kept in the fridge.
How long do kool aid pickles last?
We try to eat ours within about 30 days. They should technically be good a lot longer as they’re sitting in a vinegar brine, but ours are gone quickly!
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
How do you make kool aid pickles less sweet?
If you want yours less sweet, just cut the sugar down as desired. Maybe start with half the amount of sugar and see how you like it, then go from there.
Can you use pickle chips or slices?
Absolutely! Any sliced pickle will work, you just don’t want to use whole pickles since the flavor won’t permeate the skin as well.
What to eat with kool aid pickles (serving suggestions)
These are a fun snack any time, but they’re also great to bring to a picnic or potluck alongside some Amish macaroni salad, classic potato salad, and club sandwiches!
More delicious pickle recipes
- Best refrigerator pickles
- Pickled green tomatoes
- Spicy dill pickles
- Pickled red onions
- Pickled jalapenos
- Fried pickles recipe
- See all our pickle recipes!
Other yummy snacks to try
Tools we love
- Ball Quart Wide Mouth Canning Jars – These are the size jars we typically use. Our pickled onions are refrigerator pickled onions, not water bathed, so it’s just for pretty storage purposes.
- Wide Mouth Plastic Storage Lids – Since these aren’t water bath canned, I prefer to use these plastic storage lids. They’re one piece and screw on really easily.
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How to Make Kool Aid Pickles
Kool Aid Pickles
Ingredients
- 1 jar dill pickles 32 ounces
- 1 packet Kool-Aid (unsweetened) any flavor
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Strain the pickle juice from the jar of pickles into a separate container.
- Stir in the sugar and Kool-Aid until completely dissolved, then pour back into the pickle jar over the pickles.
- Seal the jar, and refrigerate for one - two weeks, shaking the jar daily.
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I’ make strawberry ones out of the dill spears…… Soooooo good
I haven’t tried them yet. Not sure what flavor would be good. I like garlic dill thick chips. And the hubby likes bread and butter chips. Wonder what would go good with them? Any suggestions?