Easy Kool-Aid Pickles Recipe
These colorful Kool-Aid pickles, also called Koolickles, are sweet, sour, fruity, and crunchy. This easy Southern snack requires only four ingredients and a few days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Chill Time: 3+ DAYS
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 12 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Southern Inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 (32-ounce) jar whole dill pickles, pickle spears, or pickle chips
- 2 packets unsweetened Kool-Aid drink mix, any flavor
- 1½ to 2 cups granulated sugar
- Reserved pickle brine from the jar
Instructions
- Pour the pickle brine from the jar into a large measuring cup or mixing bowl. Do not discard it.
- If using whole dill pickles, cut them lengthwise into spears or slice them into thick rounds.
- Return the cut pickles to the original jar or place them in a clean, lidded glass container.
- Add the unsweetened Kool-Aid packets and granulated sugar to the reserved pickle brine.
- Whisk until the Kool-Aid and most of the sugar have dissolved.
- Carefully pour the Kool-Aid brine over the cut pickles, making sure they are completely covered. Discard any extra brine that does not fit in the jar.
- Secure the lid tightly and gently turn the jar several times to distribute the mixture.
- Refrigerate the Kool-Aid pickles for at least 3 days. For stronger fruit flavor and deeper color, let them soak for 5 to 7 days.
- Turn or gently shake the sealed jar once a day to redistribute the brine.
- Serve the Kool-Aid pickles cold. Keep them covered and refrigerated.
Notes
- Use 1½ cups of sugar for a tangier pickle or 2 cups for a sweeter, more traditional Koolickle.
- Cherry and tropical punch are two of the most popular Kool-Aid flavors for this recipe.
- Pickle chips and spears absorb the flavored brine faster than whole pickles.
- Kool-Aid can stain clothing, wooden utensils, and porous countertops.
- These are refrigerator pickles and are not shelf-stable. Do not store them at room temperature or use this recipe for home canning.
- Always use a clean utensil to remove pickles from the jar.
- For the best flavor and texture, enjoy the pickles within 2 to 4 weeks.
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