Sweet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Simmer cucumber slices in 4 cups vinegar with salt, mustard seed and 1/4 cup sugar until slices turn slightly yellow (about 15 minutes).
2. 2
   Cook in covered pot.
3. 3
   Do not overcook.
4. 4
   Drain; discard liquid.
5. 5
   Spoon slices into hot, sterilized jars.
6. 6
   Bring to boil 3 1/3 cups vinegar, 5 3/4 cups sugar, celery seed and allspice. Pour over pickles.
7. 7
   Seal at once and process in boiling water bath in canner 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove jars.
9. 9
   Makes 5 pints.