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Pickled Strawberries Recipe

Pickled Strawberries Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These quick pickled strawberries are a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for adding a pop of brightness to salads, cheese boards, or desserts. Easy to make and ready to enjoy after just a few hours of pickling, they are a versatile condiment that elevates any dish.


Ingredients

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For the Pickled Strawberries:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Place the halved strawberries in a clean pint-sized jar.
  2. Make the Brine: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, water, granulated sugar, honey, salt, and black peppercorns. Simmer until sugar and salt dissolve.
  3. Pickle the Strawberries: Pour the warm brine over the strawberries in the jar, ensuring they are submerged. Add thyme or rosemary if desired. Seal the jar and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance the flavor.

Notes

  • Use pickled strawberries to top salads, cheese boards, or desserts.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Pickling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 35
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg