Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Candied Cucumber Rings
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serves/makes:
ready in:
over 5 hrs
over 5 hrs
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ingredients
5 large yellow cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into rings
2 cups lime
3 cups vinegar
1 bottle red food coloring
10 cups sugar
8 cinnamon sticks
2 packages red hot candies
directions
Combine cucumber and lime with 2 gallons water; let stand for 24 hours. Drain then rinse in clear water.
Place cucumbers, ice and red food coloring, 1 cup of vinegar and just enough water to cover the cucumbers, let stand for 3 hours, then drain.
Combine 3 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, sugar, red hot candies and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumbers.
Let stand for 24 hours. Repeat process for 1 more day then heat syrup and cucumbers.
Pack into hot sterilized jars, covering cucumbers with syrup. Cover with sterilized lids and bands, screwing bands tight.
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reviews & comments
August 22, 2011
These turn bright red and appear to be apple rings.People are always surprised to hear they are made from cucumbers. A little time consuming to make but worth it.Plus it uses up your large cucumbers at the end of the season. A wonderful pickle to serve during the holidays.