Use canning salt which does not contain any iodine and anti-caking agents that sometimes cause darkening and cloudiness in pickles ... keep the plate under the brine, weigh it down with 2 to 3 sealed ...

Make the quick-pickle brine: In a medium saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove saucepan from heat.

Here we share her basic fruit brine ... pickled and this needs to be celebrated more. Pickled fruits can be added to sweet or savoury dishes alike, from cakes to salads. Sugars and salt can ...