Quick Kool-Aid Pickles
Quick Kool-Aid Pickles is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 80 calories per serving. Recipe by Pattern Princess on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 120 hrs | Total: 120 hrs 15 min
Cost: $10.75 total, $2.69 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 jar Dill Pickles (Whole jar (about 16 oz), keep the original brine)
- 1 packet Kool‑Aid Packet (Any flavor – cherry, grape, orange work well)
- 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar (White granulated sugar)
Instructions
Drain and Reserve Brine
Open the jar of dill pickles and pour the liquid into a mixing bowl, setting the brine aside for later use.
Time: PT2M
Mix Kool‑Aid and Sugar
Add one packet of Kool‑Aid and ½ cup of granulated sugar to the reserved brine. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is uniform.
Time: PT3M
Slice the Pickles
Using a sharp knife, slice the pickles into roughly ¼‑inch rounds (or your preferred thickness).
Time: PT3M
Combine Pickles with Flavored Brine
Return the sliced pickles to the original jar and pour the Kool‑Aid‑infused brine over them, making sure the pickles are fully submerged.
Time: PT2M
Seal and Refrigerate
Close the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator for five days to allow the flavors to meld.
Time: PT120H
Temperature: 4°C
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 80
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan (if using vegan‑friendly sugar), Gluten‑Free
Allergens: None
Last updated: April 4, 2026








