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Pickled Carrots with Honey

Name: Pickled Carrots with Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 банки
Cuisine: Українська домашня кухня
Ingredients: carrots — 500 g; water — 500 ml; vinegar (9%) — 80 ml; honey — 1–2 tbsp; salt — 1 tbsp; sugar — 1 tbsp; spices — to taste

This recipe combines the natural sweetness of carrots with honey and a light acidic marinade. It makes a perfect side dish or appetizer.

Best in season: Spring

Time

20 min

Yield

3 jars

Difficulty

Easy

Updated

March 28, 2026

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Recipe at a glance

Pickled carrots with honey are a sweet and tangy appetizer with a vibrant flavor and tender texture.

Ingredients

What you will need

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Before you start

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carrots
500 g
water
500 ml
vinegar (9%)
80 ml
honey
1–2 tbsp
salt
1 tbsp
sugar
1 tbsp
spices
to taste

Step by step

How to make it

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Preparation path

This recipe has 5 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 20 min

Prepare the carrots

Peel the carrots and cut into slices or sticks.

Blanch the carrots

Blanch for 2–3 minutes for a more tender texture.

Prepare the marinade

Combine water, salt, honey, sugar, and vinegar, then bring to a boil.

Pour the marinade

Place the carrots into jars, add spices, and pour over the hot marinade.

Cool and store

Let cool and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

Can I skip the sugar?

Yes, honey already provides enough sweetness.

How long do pickled carrots keep?

Up to 1–2 weeks in the refrigerator.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

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Marinade calculator

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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