Quick Refrigerator Sweet Pickles

Ingredients

• 5 c. thinly sliced cucumbers
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 2 c. water
• 1 tsp mustard seed
• 1 tsp celery seed
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 c. sliced onions
• 1 c. julienne-strip carrots
• 2 c. vinegar
• 35 packers Equal or 3 tbsp plus 1 3/4 tsp Equal Measure

Directions

Place cucumbers and garlic in glass or crockery bowl. In medium saucepan combine water, mustard seed, celery seed and turmeric. Bring to boil. Add onion and carrots; cook 2 minutes. Add vinegar; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in Equal. Pour over cucumbers and garlic. Cool. Cover and chill at least 24 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: My file
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
burbage@pell.net
Quick Refrigerator Sweet Pickles