GERRIE’S SWEET PICKLES

By Lutie

Gerrie and Mauro Rigante were our neighbors in Branchburg, New Jersey. Gerrie is an excellent cook and has shared many recipes with me over the years. This is one of her fast and easy specialties

Ingredients

• 2 Cups cucumbers, peeled or partially peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick (can use pickles or seedless cucumbers)
• 1 Medium onion, sliced and cut into 2” pieces
• 1 Cup sugar
• 1/2 Cup white vinegar
• 1 Tsp. Salt
• 1/2 Tsp. Mustard seed
• 1/2 Tsp. Celery seed
• 1/4 Tsp. Tumeric

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients well in large microwave safe bowl. Microwave 3 minutes and stir. Cook additional 3 minutes and stir. 2 Minutes more and voila! You have pickles. Cool and store in refrigerator.