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Pickled fruit

Okay kiddo, have you ever had vegetables that were soaked in vinegar and spices to give them a special tangy flavor? That's called pickling! Well, we can do the same thing with fruit too! We take some fruit like cucumbers, peppers, or even strawberries and soak them in vinegar and spices like salt, sugar, and mustard seeds.

The vinegar and spices soak into the fruit and make it taste tangy and flavorful. Pickling also helps preserve the fruit so we can enjoy it for longer than if we just left it alone. Some people like to eat pickled fruit as a snack or add it to salads or sandwiches for a zesty bite. It's a fun way to enjoy fruit in a different way than usual!
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