Tangy, sweet and sour these Kool Aid Pickles are a crazy twist on a usually savory condiment that becomes a wacky and tasty flavor combination.
Have you heard of Kool Aid Pickles or Koolickles before? If you haven’t yes, they are a thing. Originating from the Delta area they have taken the south and now the north by storm with their kooky flavor combinations!
WHAT ARE KOOL AID PICKLES/KOOLICKLES?
If you cant figure out by the name itself Kool Aid Pickles are pickles that are soaked in a pickle juice, Kool Aid and sugar combination and brined for about a week. They take on a deep red, purple or blue color depending on the flavor of Kool Aid used.
HOW DO YOU MAKE KOOL AID PICKLES?
Like state above these pickles are made with pickle juice, Kool aid and sugar. The most popular flavors of Kool Aid used are Tropical Punch and Cherry. But you can use pretty much any flavor that you like.
The sugar and Kool Aid are whisked into the pickle juice and then poured back over the pickles and placed in the refrigerator for about 1 week. Shaking every day to make sure that the brine is evenly distributed so that the pickles can take on the flavor and color of the Kool Aid used.
These Kool Aid Pickles are not for the faint of heart, there are only two sides to these. Either you love them or hate them and people have STRONG options about these. But who wouldn’t love sweet and sour/salty flavors together? I know that it is one of my favorite combinations.
So for this recipe we used cherry Kool Aid, but like I said you can use any flavor that you like. These turned a bright and deep red that really made the pickles unique and questioned.
When I mentioned that I was going to make these to my family and friends I got mixed reviews. My kids absolutely love pickles and Kool Aid so they were super excited to try them!
If you want a comparison for flavor on these…if there really is any type of comparison it would have to be sweet pickle relish. I’m a huge sucker for sweet pickle relish and the sweetness of these Kool Aid Pickles really hit the nail on the head with that one!
So needless to say, these are a keeper for us. They are a fun and crazy snack that you can nibble on, whip out at get togethers to show some guests or just have around because you already love them. An easy recipe for sure.
If you love this recipe you’ll love these other recipes: Chile Infused Honey, Bourbon Bacon Jam, Elvis Donut Sandwiches.
Kool Aid Pickles
Ingredients
- 1 32 oz jar dill pickle spears
- 1 packet kool aid any flavor
- 3/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- In large bowl drain your pickle juice from 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.
Notes
Nutrition
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John evans
Has anyone done this with fresh cucumbers or do you have to use something already pickled
Terri Bourque
You must have an acquired taste for these.
Deberah
This looks so good will try it soon
Patricia
I live them especially in the summer❗️❗️❗️
Synita
Yummy
QU33N
I mixed tropical punch & cherry 💯
Shy Jenkins
It turned out perfect for me and my siblings. Thank you so much.
Belinda
To Rachael Brown I read that you can keep them refrigerate for up to 2 months.
Raychel Brown
Have you ever tried canning them? My daughter wants me to do a whole gallon jug but sealed in smaller portions….
Linda
I can only find the small liquid kool aid now, no one seems to carry the packets of powder, how much of the liquid version do I use? So excited to try these!!
Koch Mary Beth
Our Walmart still has the packets but it’s a Super Walmart.
Charlene
Sounds interesting I am going to try this and sell it to my neighborhood children thanks for the recipe I will let you know how they come out again thanks
Jimmy
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Tornadough Alli
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Barbie
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Connie
YOU COULDN’T HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER THAN THAT‼️❣️ BRAVO 👏👏
WHAT NERVE SOME PEOPLE HAVE.
C. S.
Good gravy just move fuqn on dude.
Brittany
I’m both weirded out AND intrigued by this. Is there any consensus on what Kool-aid flavors work best? Asking as a 30-year old that has a severe aversion to classic flavors like cherry and grape.
Mrs.T
I am a big fan of flavored pickles and they are absolutely GREAT…My favorite flavors are watermelon and tropical punch if you use the right amount of sugar you will be so delighted with the outcome..I do it all the time for my kids and they are teens I also make hot pickles as well…ENJOY
Windz
How many grams (or oz) is a packet of kool-aid? I was only able to find a giant container and not sure how much to use. Thank you!
Brittany
A quick google search suggests that a packet is .23oz or about 1.38 tsp.
Billie
I make these daily a gallon jar I use tropical instant punch flavor and I eat the whole gallon almost lol
Marissa Allen
I love making kool-aid pickles they are vitamin A so i been making them for a while now and my kids love them and matter of fact i just made some 5 minutes ago.
Helen ayo
Love this
Shameka Crayton
Well I ment I made 3 gallons today is day 2 I can’t wait until they are finished.
Mooooooooo
Because why not
CHARLETNEWTON
TRIPLE DELICIOUS, SMELLS REALLY GOOD INCREDIBLY STYLISH SUPER COOL
Lumpy Hornets
Yes
Tyrone Ross
so tasty