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Kool aid pickles combine sweet and salty for an amazing flavor combination. With just 3 ingredients, this kool aid pickles recipe is super easy but so delicious.
While Kool Aid pickles, also called koolickles, might have originated in the South, they are sure to impress in any region. If you love pickles, then this is the recipe to make. They are the perfect after noon snack.
The pickles are sweet with a little bit of sour and have amazing color. You have to give this recipe a try. We are addicted to these now. They are really tasty. If you like Kool Aid, try Kool Aid Ice Cream for another fun recipe.
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Why This Recipe Works
Pickles are always stocked in our fridge. So I knew this activity would not cost anything and my kids would love it. We love experiencing with different flavors for a delicious snack.
If you are looking for an easy recipe that anyone can help with, these Kool-Aid Pickles are always a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Jar of Pickles – We used dill pickle spears to make this recipe. However, any shape will work. You can use pickle chips to make these and they will look more like bread and butter style pickles. You can also cut the pickles if using whole pickles.
- Kool-Aid Packets – Use different flavors of kool-aid of your choice. Hawaiian Punch, watermelon, lemonade, and lime are great options.
- Other Variations – Change the flavors of the pickles and add in a packet of Ranch Seasoning or Taco Seasoning.
How to Make Kool Aid Pickles
- Step 1 – In a large bowl, drain the pickle juice from the jar.
- Step 2 – Add in Kool aid and sugar to pickle juice and whisk together until the sugar is dissolved.
- Step 3 – Pour the juice mixture back into jar with pickles. You may have a little juice left over. We really like the cherry kool aid but you could try other flavors.
- Step 4 – Seal top and shake the jar. Place in refrigerator and shake the pickle jar once a day for 5-7 days. My kids love helping with this part.
Expert Tips
- Combining Kool-Aid Powder – Combine you favorite flavor of kool-aid with the pickle juice and sugar in a bowl until sugar dissolved. This helps with the flavor and the vibrant color.
- Shake Jar – Once you have added the pickles to the jar with the kool-aid mixture it is best to shake the jar to help with flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
I think they taste like bread and butter pickles or sweet pickle relish. The pickles take on a very sweet taste from being soaked in the sugar and koolaid. If you like sweet pickles, you will love these koolaid pickles. Plus, they are just so fun and easy to make. My kids love helping make these!
My kids love the cherry, tropical punch, orange, blue raspberry and grape pickles. But really any flavor they get excited when I have some stocked in the fridge.
Store the pickles in the pickle jar in the refrigerator. They will stay good for about 2 months.
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Kool Aid Pickles
Ingredients
- 32 oz jar dill pickle spears
- 1 packet kool aid cherry
- 3/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- In large bowl drain the pickle juice from the jar.
- Add in Kool aid and sugar to pickle juice and whisk together until dissolved.
- Pour back into jar with pickles, you may have a little juice left over.
- Seal top and shake.
- Place in refrigerator for 5-7 days shaking once a day.
- Keep refrigerated.
