By: Adapted from Simply Carrots: www.veg.ca/newsletr
Mmmm… these perfectly spiced sweet pickled carrots are a perfect with salads, on sandwiches, or as a snack!
Time: Preparation 1 hours
Serving: 3 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 lb carrots
- 3 c apple cider vinegar
- 1 c water
- 1 T allspice
- 1 t coarse sea salt
- 1 T turbinado
- 1 T cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 orange
Preparation
Scrub the carrots, then cut then into sticks. Combine water, sugar, salt, 1 c. vinegar and all of the spices in a large pot. Bring these ingredients to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Pack the carrot sticks into 3 hot pint jars. Slide in orange slices where they will fit. Add the rest of the vinegar to your spice brine. Once again bring it to a boil, then immediately remove from heat. Strain the spice brine into the jars, leaving 1/8 inch at the top of each jar. Seal immediately with hot, sterilized (aka BOILED) lids. If you love pickles, you will surely love these carrots!
