Microwave sweet pickles

Microwave sweet pickles

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• vinegar - 1/2 c
• celery seed - 1/4 tsp
• mustard seed - 1/4 tsp
• turmeric - 1/4 tsp
• or 2 onions, thinly sliced - 1 item
• cucumbers, unpeeled, thinly sliced - 2 item

How to make microwave sweet pickles:

In small bowl or measuring pitcher, combine salt, turmeric, mustard seed, celery seed, vinegar and sugar. Mix cucumbers and onions in microwave-safe bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Microwave, uncovered, on High power 5 minutes. Stir well. Return to microwave 5 minutes more. Cool. Pour into quart jar and refrigerate. Pickles are ready to eat when thoroughly chilled. Store in refrigerator. Makes 1 quart.

Recipe categories: Microwave, Condiments, etc., Jams and preserves.