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Kool-Aid Pickles (Koolickles) Recipe

Kool-Aid Pickles (Koolickles) Recipe


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  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Sweet Southern charm meets tangy Kool-Aid pickles in this unexpected culinary delight. Mississippi-style snacks blend zesty flavors with a punch of color, promising a quirky treat you’ll absolutely crave.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 (32 ounces / 907 grams) jar of dill pickle spears or whole pickles

Flavoring Ingredients:

  • 1 packet (0.13 ounces / 3.7 grams) of Kool-Aid (cherry, tropical punch, or your favorite flavor)
  • ½ to 1 cup granulated sugar

Liquid Ingredient:

  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Empty the pickle jar, reserving the original liquid in a large mixing bowl and setting the pickles aside with care.
  2. Introduce Kool-Aid powder and sugar into the reserved pickle juice, stirring vigorously until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a vibrant crimson or chosen flavor brine.
  3. Carefully return the pickles to their original jar or transfer to a clean airtight container, ensuring each pickle is fully immersed in the colorful Kool-Aid mixture.
  4. Secure the container with a tight-fitting lid and place in the refrigerator for a transformative 5-7 day flavor infusion period.
  5. Gently agitate the container once daily to promote even flavor distribution and color absorption throughout the pickling process.
  6. After the marination period, remove the pickles and marvel at their newly transformed color and unique tangy-sweet flavor profile.
  7. Serve the Koolickles thoroughly chilled as a surprising and unconventional snack that delivers a punch of unexpected taste and vibrant appearance.

Notes

  • Experiment with different Kool-Aid flavors for unique color and taste variations.
  • Choose sugar-free Kool-Aid and sugar substitute to reduce calories and create a diabetic-friendly version.
  • Slice pickles into smaller pieces before marinating to enhance flavor absorption and create bite-sized snacks.
  • Use fresh, crisp pickles for the best texture and ensure they are completely submerged in the Kool-Aid mixture to develop vibrant colors and bold flavors.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5-7 days
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: None
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg