Sweet pickles (short process)

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 gallon Medium-sized cucumbers; cut in 1\" chunks
½ cup Salt
Boiling water
3 cups Granulated sugar
3 cups Apple cider vinegar
1 cup Water
½ teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Dry mustard
1 teaspoon Allspice
1 teaspoon Mustard seed
1 teaspoon Celery seed

Directions

Combine cucumber chunks and salt. Place in large dishpan or crock and add boiling water to cover. Let stand overnight, then drain.

Mix together sugar, vinegar and spices in a large saucepan. Turn heat to high. When it comes to a boil, add the pickles and return to the boiling point. Spoon into hot steralized jars and seal. Makes 8 pints. Source: The Best Of Amish Cooking by Phyllis Pellman Michael Hatala, Prodigy Food & Wine Board

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