Sweet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Cover cucumber slices with alum and water for 24 hours; drain. Cover with vinegar and pickling spices for 24 hours.
2. 2
   Drain off vinegar and spice.
3. 3
   Add 3 cups of sugar for 3 days each.
4. 4
   Turn jar upside down and shake occasionally to dissolve sugar.
5. 5
   Pickles may be stored in this jar.
6. 6
   Cover tightly.
7. 7
   There will be almost enough liquid to cover pickles.