High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Apple-Cinnamon Quick-Pickled Vegetable Medley
Crisp cabbage, julienned carrots, peppery radishes, and thin apple matchsticks come together in a brine that smells like autumn in the best possible way. The warmth of Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and turmeric turns a simple quick pickle into something genuinely special — bright, tangy, and just a little earthy. Sweetening the brine with honey instead of processed syrups means you're in full control of what goes into the jar, no label-reading anxiety required. The salt-and-squeeze technique draws out excess moisture before the hot brine goes in, so the vegetables stay pleasantly crisp rather than going limp. After a short rest in the fridge, everything is lightly pickled and ready to pile onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or anything else that could use a punchy, crunchy lift. It's the kind of condiment that disappears fast, so you might want to make a double batch right from the start.
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6 servings
For the vegetables
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small apple, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
For the brine
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, radishes, and apple in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the fine sea salt and toss well, then set aside for 10 minutes while you prepare the brine — the salt will begin to draw out moisture and soften the vegetables.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, Ceylon cinnamon stick, grated ginger, and ground turmeric in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey dissolves, then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
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