madrose76's Recipe

Lime Sweet Pickles

Category: Canning

Wash large cucumbers and slice. Soak overnight in lime solution made with 1 c. lime to 1 gallon water. Rinse well then cover with clear cold water and let soak 3 hours. Make syrup solution of:

8 c. sugar
8 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp mixed spices
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp whole cloves

Pour this solution over cucumbers and let stand overnight. Next morning: simmer cucumber mixture until pickles are clear and seal in jars while hot.