Today-we finally get to make the yummy syrup that goes in the pickles. First drain the sliced cucumbers-discarding the liquid. Important to drain them very well.
While the cucumbers are draining-you can mix up the other ingredients. Add the following to a large stock pot:
5 quarts of sugar
3 pints of apple cider vinegar
6 to 8 small cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons whole cloves
2 tablespoons celery seed
Bring the mixture to a boil. While the mixture is heating up-place the well drained cucumbers back into the crock.
Pour the boiling mixture over the cucumbers.
Replace your plate and weight to submerge the cucumbers under the liquid. Cover and let sit overnight.
Tipper
Those sure look tasty. I love sweet pickles with all kinds of vegetables. Thanks for the lessons. Bebe’s been following your blog too. She sends greetings. Pappy
Another Mary here:)
I love this blog. I love the music too!
I have never heard of cinnamon in pickles, but I am sure it is very good. Cincinnati chili has a touch of cinnamon in it, so I am told.
Keeping on the sunnyside sounds like something I would say. Are you a person that everyone looks to for a sunny face? I ask my friends, “What are you doing to do when I am down?” They reply, “You are not allowed to!”
Blessings to you,
Mary
Tipper,
I well remember making pickles in a crock. Haven’t done it in years but really should get some canning done.
Read the post below. The boys and I planted four tomato plants and have had dozens of tomatoes off them and much more to come. Yes, a very good crop this year.
Blessings,
Mary