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    Pumpkin Spice Pickles Recipe

    September 6, 2021 by Emily Cooper 5 Comments

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    Pumpkin Spice Pickles Recipe -- Homemade refrigerator pickles get pumpkin spiced! Sweet and tangy with cinnamon and spices.

    Pumpkin Spice Pickles Overhead

    This recipe was originally posted in 2014, but has since been updated.

    Remember once upon a time during the summer when I got cucumbers stuck in my sweet tea?

    Yeah, it happened again. Except this time it was Autumn and pumpkin-mania had commenced. I wish it was Wizamania and I was singing along to every song watching Wicked on Broadway again. Any other Wicked obsessed peeps out there?

    Again, I found a way to make a seasonal spin on my second favorite food to eat out a jar. PICKLES.

    Sweet Tea Pickles

    What makes these pumpkin spice pickles delicious & healthy

    • cucumbers
    • cinnamon sticks
    • pumpkin pie spice
    • water
    • apple cider vinegar
    • brown sugar
    • salt

    How to make these pickles

    Start by slicing two large cucumbers (or 4 smaller, pickling cucumbers) very thinly, and placing in a large quart, or two small glass pint jars. Add two cinnamon sticks, and two teaspoons pumpkin pie spice to jar (or split between two jars), and set aside.

    In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of water, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup brown sugar, and ½ tablespoon salt, and heat over high heat until boiling. Remove from heat, and pour over prepared cucumbers. Let the jar(s) cool to room temperature before screwing on lids, and refrigerating for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.

    Pro Tips

    • Refrigerating overnight allows for the best flavor, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
    • I love adding these to sandwiches and burgers!

    FAQs

    How long do these pickles keep?

    If stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container, up to 3 weeks. I've never tried freezing them, so can't speak of how they would keep or come out after freezing.

    Can I use ground cinnamon instead of cinnamon sticks?

    You can, but I find the flavor is better, and the pickles have less of a powdery texture from all the ground spices when cinnamon sticks are used. If you can't find them, you can substitute for 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

    Money Saving Tips for these Pumpkin Spice Pickles

    Buy in bulk. Shop for ingredients you use often, like salt, brown sugar, or vinegar in bulk sizes for a more cost-effective option.

    Shop sales. Stock up on cucumbers when they are on sale, or on discount, and make a double batch of these!

    more pickle recipes:

    Dill Pickle Vinaigrette Dressing
    Dill Pickle French Fries
    Creamy Dill Pickle Salad Dressing

    Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment and a rating to let me know how it came out!

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    Pumpkin Spice Pickles


    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 15 min
    • Yield: 2 cups 1x
    • Diet: Low Calorie
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    Pumpkin Spice Pickles Recipe -- Homemade refrigerator pickles get pumpkin spiced! Sweet and tangy with cinnamon and spices.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 large cucumbers, sliced thin
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ½ tbsp kosher salt

    Instructions

    1. Slice cucumbers and place in 1 quart jar, or two pint jars.
    2. Add cinnamon sticks and pumpkin spice to jar(s).
    3. In a medium saucepan, combine remaining ingredients.
    4. Heat over high heat. Bring to a boil.
    5. Pour liquid over prepared cucumbers.
    6. Let cool to room temperature, cover and store in refrigerator.
    7. Let set for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 5 min
    • Category: Vegetables, Sides
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: pumpkin spice, pickle, cucumber, fall

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 06, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Haha, that's crazy! What a cool idea!

      Reply
    2. Danielle Omar -- Food Confidence RD

      October 06, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Now that is a cool pickle! Love it!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        October 07, 2014 at 8:17 am

        Thanks Danielle! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jaci

      September 02, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      I made these kind of as a joke BUT...they were a huge hit with my adult kids. Have made several more batches and will remember this next year when the garden produces. Thanks so much for the novel "pickles for pps nuts!"

      Reply

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    1. Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup - Sinful Nutrition says:
      November 24, 2014 at 6:01 am

      […] Pumpkin Spice Pickles — Thanksgiving for me scream sweet gherkin pickles. Put a festive spin on your pickle and olive plate for the love of pumpkin! […]

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