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Cucumber Apple Pickle

This crisp cucumber and apple pickle is a refreshing addition to any summer spread. By combining thinly sliced cucumbers with tart Granny Smith or Fuji apples, this low-sugar condiment offers a bright balance of sweetness and acidity. The addition of fresh ginger matchsticks and optional red-pepper threads provides a subtle, warming heat that deepens over time, creating a vibrant flavour profile that elevates simple dishes.

As a healthy, homemade alternative to shop-bought preserves, this recipe is ideal for those looking to reduce their sugar intake without compromising on taste. Serve these pickles alongside grilled fish, inside a savoury sandwich, or as part of a traditional ploughman's lunch. They are best prepared a day in advance, allowing the ingredients to marinate and develop their characteristic crunch.

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Ingredients for Cucumber Apple Pickle

  • 230g Japanese or Kirby cucumbers

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt

  • 1/2 Fuji or Granny Smith apple

  • 475ml water

  • 80ml rice vinegar (not seasoned) or cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon very thin matchsticks of peeled ginger

  • 50g sugar

  • Pinch of Korean hot red-pepper threads (optional)

How to make Cucumber Apple Pickle

Slice cucumbers crosswise 1/8 inch thick and toss with sea salt. Let stand 30 minutes, then rinse well and squeeze out excess liquid with your hands.

Halve apple half lengthwise and cut out core. Slice crosswise 1/8 inch thick.

Toss apple with cucumbers and remaining ingredients and marinate, chilled, turning occasionally, at least 1 day.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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