Christmas Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and pack cucumbers (small) in gallon jar or container with tight lid.
2. 2
   Add vinegar, alum, salt and pickling spices.
3. 3
   Put all in jar and finish filling jar with water so pickles are covered.
4. 4
   Shake well and leave in jar until before Christmas. Open near Christmas and wash pickles well.
5. 5
   Slice and put back in clean jar.
6. 6
   Add sugar and water; stir until sugar is all dissolved (daily).
7. 7
   Keep in refrigerator.
8. 8
   I transfer to small jars after sugar is dissolved.
9. 9
   I make them up about August or September when pickles are in.