Candied Cucumber Rings (Great Use for Oversized Cucumbers) Recipe

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Candied Cucumber Rings (Great Use for Oversized Cucumbers)
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Directions:

  1. Remember to use a non reactive cooking pot when doing this recipe. The metal will react with the lime and turn everything BLACK.
  2. Combine cucumber rings, lime and 8 1/2 quarts of water in large container; let stand for 24 hours.
  3. Drain, then rinse in clear water. Cover with water; let stand 3 hours; then drain.
  4. Place cucumbers in large kettle; add 1 cup vinegar, food coloring, alum, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours and drain.
  5. Combine remaining 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, sugar, cinnamon and candy in large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar in dissolved. Pour over cucumbers; let stand 24 hours.
  6. Drain, reserving syrup. Bring syrup to a boil; pour over cucumbers. Let stand for 24 hours.
  7. Drain, reserving syrup. Bring syrup to a boil; pour over cucumbers. Let stand for 24 hours. *This is the last day of soaking.
  8. After last day of soaking then heat syrup and cucumbers. Pack into hot sterilized jars, covering cucumbers with syrup, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Cover with sterilized lids and bands screwing bands tight.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1017.71 Kcal (4261 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.21g 0%
Cholesterol 0.26mg 0%
Sodium 32.93mg 1%
Potassium 1051.36mg 22%
Total Carbs 223.78g 75%
Sugars 204.72g 819%
Dietary Fiber 9.51g 38%
Protein 8.14g 16%
Vitamin C 44.1mg 74%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 134.5mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.33 Kcal (382 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.02g 0%
Cholesterol 0.02mg 0%
Sodium 2.96mg 1%
Potassium 94.35mg 22%
Total Carbs 20.08g 75%
Sugars 18.37g 819%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 38%
Protein 0.73g 16%
Vitamin C 4mg 74%
Iron 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 12.1mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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