Monday, July 16, 2012

Elma's Bread & Butter Pickles



These are good....  A little sweeter than my mom's version, but I love them.

Source:  Elma Umholtz

6 lbs. sliced cucumbers
1 1/2 c. onions
2 garlic cloves
2 qts. crushed ice
1/3 c. salt

Cover and let stand for 3 hours.

Syrup:
4 1/2 c. sugar
3 c. apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 t. turmeric
1 1/2 t. celery seed
2 T. mustard seed

Boil syrup.  Pour over drained cucumbers.  Pack into pint jars.  Process in boiling water bath for 10 min.

Yield:  10 pints


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