Pickle Trio
Combine white wine and apple cider vinegar in the brine for these homemade pickles for the best flavor and acidity.
Ingredients
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1 – 2 large red apples, cut into 12 1/2-inch thick crosswise slices or wedges
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5 cardamom pods, cracked
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6 – 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 fresh red chile pepper, halved lengthwise (optional)
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2 small turnips (4 ounces each), trimmed, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (1 1/2 cups)
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10 whole allspice, cracked
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1 cup white wine vinegar
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1 cup apple cider vinegar
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⅔ cup sugar
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
Directions
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Place apple slices and cardamom in one pint jar. Place green beans and chile, if using, in another pint jar (trim beans to maintain 1/4-inch headspace, if necessary). Place turnips and allspice in a third pint jar.
In a large saucepan stir together the vinegars, sugar, salt, and 1 cup water; bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and divide among the jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal and cool slightly. Chill at least 1 day or up to 4 days.