Lg. jar dill or kosher pickles
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
1/4 c. water
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cloves

Bring above ingredients (except pickles) to a boil and cook until mixture is clear. Drain pickles and cut into bite size pieces. Return to jar. Pour hot mixture over pickles. Put cover on tight and tip over to mix.