Sweet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Use 1 cup salt to a gallon of pickles.
2. 2
   Add water to cover; let stand for 7 days.
3. 3
   On 8th day, drain off salt water and cover with boiling water.
4. 4
   On the 9th day, drain off water and split pickles.
5. 5
   Cover with alum and boiling water.
6. 6
   On the 10th day, drain off alum water and cover with boiling water.
7. 7
   On the 11th day, drain again and add 1/4 quart vinegar (fill the quart with water), white sugar, celery seed, allspice and cinnamon sticks (broken).
8. 8
   Cold pack for 15 minutes.