4 hours ago, Tropicalsenior said:Maybe garlic pickles aren't exactly what I'm looking for. Has anybody ever heard of candied garlic?
4 hours ago, Tropicalsenior said:I was hoping for something that was soft and sweet
Maybe you'r looking for something more akin garlic confit?
There is a pickles vendor in one of the markets in Tel Aviv I used to frequent some years ago. Among many goodies (amazing amba, schug, and lots of pickles) they made a spiced garlic confit with vinegar added. There was thyme and a maybe cumin or something. It was soft and sweet, slightly acidic and was just perfect over some soft bread or pita.
Edited to add:
That's the place. I sure should make a visit sometime!