Icebox Cucumber Pickles

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup canning-and-pickling salt
• 3/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 12 medium cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook first 6 ingredients in a large saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes or until mixture is hot and sugar dissolves. (Do not boil.)
2. Place cucumbers and onions in a 4-qt. airtight plastic container. Pour hot vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Cool 30 minutes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in airtight container up to 2 weeks.