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Sweet pickles

Sweet pickles
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Ingredients/Components

  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • vinegar - 4 pt
  • allspice - 1/2 oz
  • plus 2 tsp - 2 Tbsp
  • celery seed - 2 tsp
  • whole cloves - 1/2 oz
  • pickles - 200 item
  • canning salt

How to make sweet pickles:

Wash pickles; place in crock and pour cold water and canning salt to cover. Weight down and let stand 1 week.

8th Day: Drain brine; wash pickles well. Cover with 1 1/2 gallons boiling water and powdered alum.

9th Day: Drain; cover with boiling water.

10th Day: Drain, cut lengthwise and lay cut side on towels to dry. Have each half dry to keep from shrinking. Very important.

Cook vinegar (dilute if too strong), 13 1/2 cups sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and celery seed for 15 minutes. Pour over pickles. Place spices in a small cloth bag.

11th Day: Drain and add 2/3 cup sugar; bring to a boil and pour over pickles.

12th Day: Drain vinegar and add 2/3 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and pour over pickles, that have been placed in jars. Seal.

Recipe categories: American, Condiments, etc., Vegetables.

Rating:
Sweet pickles
3.9
Average rating: 3.9 of 5, total votes: 9
Cook. Time: PT15M
Total Time: PT15M


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