Honey-Dill Pickled Carrots
Delight your taste buds with these Honey-Dill Pickled Carrots, a refreshing and sweet addition to your pantry. This recipe from 'The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest' by Carol W. Costenbader is perfect for home canners of any skill level. With the natural sweetness of honey balanced by the tangy white wine vinegar and the aromatic freshness of dill, these pickled carrots make for an excellent side dish, snack, or gourmet gift. Ideal for those seeking to preserve the vibrant flavors of the harvest, this recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, resulting in deliciously crunchy carrots that will elevate any meal. Remember to use the freshest baby carrots available for the best flavor. Enjoy the process of canning and look forward to a delightful treat waiting for you in two weeks!
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Baby Carrots
1 lb (Scrubbed and trimmed)
White Wine Vinegar
1 cup (None)
Water
1 cup (None)
Honey
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons (None)
Pickling Salt
2 teaspoons (None)
Pepper
1/4 teaspoon (None)
Fresh Dill
4 sprigs (Whole)
Instructions
1
Begin by scrubbing the baby carrots thoroughly and trimming their green tops, leaving approximately 3 inches if desired. Remove the root tips.
2
Blanch the prepared carrots by immersing them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. Drain the carrots well once cooled.
3
In a nonreactive (stainless steel) saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, water, 2 tablespoons of honey, pickling salt, and pepper. Bring this mixture to a boil and ensure the honey completely dissolves into the liquid.
4
In your clean jars, evenly distribute the blanched carrots, arranging them upright and even stacking some upside down for a visually appealing presentation.
5
Pour the hot honey-vinegar mixture into the jars, ensuring you leave 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
6
Add 2 sprigs of fresh dill into each jar. If you prefer a visually striking presentation, you can add the dill prior to the carrots.
7
Cap the jars securely and proceed to process them in a boiling-water-bath canner for 30 minutes. Don't forget to adjust for altitude if required.
8
For the best flavor, allow the jarred carrots to sit for at least 2 weeks before enjoying.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
Honey-Dill Pickled Carrots
Who is the author of the book this recipe is from?
Carol W. Costenbader
What is the title of the book this recipe comes from?
The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest
Is this recipe suitable for beginner canners?
Yes, it is perfect for home canners of any skill level.
What type of carrots are recommended for the best flavor?
The freshest baby carrots available.
How should I prepare the carrots before blanching?
Scrub the baby carrots thoroughly and trim their green tops, leaving approximately 3 inches if desired, and remove the root tips.
How long should the carrots be blanched?
The carrots should be blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes.
What should I do immediately after blanching the carrots?
Immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process.
What ingredients are included in the brine?
White wine vinegar, water, honey, pickling salt, and pepper.
What kind of saucepan should be used to combine the brine ingredients?
A nonreactive stainless steel saucepan.
Why is the brine mixture brought to a boil?
To ensure the honey completely dissolves into the liquid.
How much honey is used in the brine?
2 tablespoons of honey are used in the brine mixture.
What is the total amount of honey required for the recipe?
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of honey.
What type of vinegar is required for this recipe?
White wine vinegar.
How should the carrots be arranged in the jars?
Arrange them upright and stack some upside down for a visually appealing presentation.
How much headspace should be left at the top of the jars?
Leave 1/2 inch of headspace.
How much fresh dill is added to each jar?
Add 2 sprigs of fresh dill into each jar.
Can I add the dill before the carrots?
Yes, you can add the dill prior to the carrots for a visually striking presentation.
What kind of salt is specified in the ingredients?
Pickling salt.
How much pepper is included in the recipe?
1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
How long do the jars need to be processed in a boiling-water-bath?
They should be processed for 30 minutes.
Do I need to adjust the processing time for altitude?
Yes, adjust for altitude if required.
How long should the jarred carrots sit before eating?
For the best flavor, allow them to sit for at least 2 weeks.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
There are 7 ingredients.
What is the primary flavor profile of these carrots?
A balance of natural honey sweetness, tangy white wine vinegar, and aromatic fresh dill.
What are some suggested uses for these pickled carrots?
They can be used as a side dish, snack, gourmet gift, or added to salads.
Will the carrots remain crunchy?
Yes, the recipe results in deliciously crunchy carrots.
Can these carrots be given as a gift?
Yes, they make an excellent gourmet gift.
What weight of carrots is needed?
1 lb of baby carrots.
What is the preparation for the fresh dill?
The fresh dill should be used in whole sprigs.