Christmas Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   To jar of pickles add salt, pickling spice, alum and vinegar; fill with cold water and put lid on (do not need to refrigerate). Shake occasionally for a few days.
2. 2
   This can be done whenever pickles are ripe.
3. 3
   Before Thanksgiving or Christmas, drain water and rinse out spices.
4. 4
   Cut pickles in 1/2-inch rings.
5. 5
   Add 6 cups sugar and 8 tablespoons water.
6. 6
   Refrigerate.
7. 7
   Shake occasionally. Will keep in the refrigerator a long time.