Description
Kool-Aid Pickles, also known as Koolickles, are a colorful and tangy snack made by marinating dill pickles in a sweet and fruity Kool-Aid infused brine. This fun and flavorful treat combines the crunch of pickles with the vibrant flavors of Kool-Aid for a unique and refreshing snack perfect for adventurous eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickles
- 1 (32 oz) jar of dill pickle spears or whole pickles
Marinade
- 1 packet (0.13 oz) Kool-Aid (cherry, tropical punch, or your favorite flavor)
- 1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Pour pickle juice: Pour the pickle juice from the jar into a large mixing bowl to use as the base of the marinade.
- Remove pickles: Take the pickles out of the jar and set them aside temporarily.
- Prepare Kool-Aid mixture: Stir the Kool-Aid powder and sugar into the pickle juice thoroughly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Rearrange pickles: Place the pickles back into the original jar or transfer them to a new airtight container.
- Add marinade: Pour the Kool-Aid and sugar mixture over the pickles, making sure they are fully submerged in the liquid.
- Refrigerate and marinate: Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 5-7 days. Shake the jar gently once a day to help distribute the flavors evenly throughout the pickles.
- Serve: After marinating, serve the Kool-Aid pickles chilled as a flavorful and fun snack.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar level depending on how sweet you prefer your pickles.
- Different Kool-Aid flavors create unique flavor profiles; try cherry for classic tartness or tropical punch for a fruity twist.
- Be patient and allow enough time for marinating to let flavors fully develop; a full week is ideal.
- Store pickles in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
