Sweet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Cover cucumbers in salt solution of 1/3 cup salt to each quart of water.
2. 2
   Let stand 12 hours (overnight).
3. 3
   Drain and dry. Combine vinegar, water and sugar.
4. 4
   Boil 10 minutes or until clear. Add cucumbers and let stand at low heat until they lose the green color and turn yellowish.
5. 5
   Put 1/2 teaspoon per pint jar (1 teaspoon per quart jar) of pickling spice in bottom of jar.
6. 6
   Add cucumbers.
7. 7
   Cover with the hot syrup and seal jars.