SWEET PICKLE SPEARS

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I got this recipe from a neighbor many years ago. It is very simple and very good and inexpensive. They are requested all the time from family and friends.

Provided by Ellen Brody

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h

Yield 10 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs cucumbers (3-4inch)
4 cups sugar
3 3/4 cups vinegar
3 tablespoons canning salt
4 teaspoons celery seeds
4 teaspoons turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Steps:

  • slice ends from cucumbers and cut into spears.
  • Cover cucumbers with boiling water; let stand 2 hours.
  • Drain and pack into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Bring remaining ingredients to a boil.
  • Pour hot liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Remove air bubbles.
  • Adjust caps.
  • Process l0 minutes in boiling water bath.

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