Crystal Pickles

By marlene

Ingredients

• 7 pounds cucumbers slices cut cross ways
• 2 cup lime
• 2 gallons water
• 2 qt vinegar
• 4 1/2 pounds sugar
• 1 tbs salt [if desired]
• 2 tsp of each [whole cloves, mixed spices and celery seed]

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve lime in water. Add cucumbers and soak for 24 hours in lime water. Then rinse three times in cool water. Soak for 3 hours in ice water. Remove and drain. Combine remaining ingredients except spices. Pour over cucumbers and let set over night. Tie spices in a cloth bag and add to syrup and bring to a boil. Boil for 35 minutes. Pack into hot jars and seal.