Pickled Strawberries: A Sweet and Sour Snack

Tangy pickled strawberries made with apple cider vinegar, sugar, and aromatic spices, perfect as a unique snack or an addition to cheese platters and salads 🍓

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Add a surprising twist to your snacking routine with Pickled Strawberries: A Sweet and Sour Snack.

These tangy, lightly sweetened berries combine the natural sweetness of strawberries with a bold vinegar brine, making them the perfect accompaniment to salads, cheese platters, or as a unique snack on their own. The balance of sweet and sour flavors is both refreshing and addictive!

Ingredients

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the Pickling Brine:

In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, and cinnamon stick (if using).
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.
Once the brine has come to a simmer, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. Pickle the Strawberries:

Place the halved strawberries in a clean, heatproof jar.
Add the fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs if using for an herbaceous flavor.
Pour the warm brine over the strawberries, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Let the jar cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours for a deeper flavor).