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