OSCAR'S 14-DAY SWEET PICKLES 
2 L. A. lugs baby cucumbers, 2 1/2 - 3 inches long

Wash cucumbers and put into soak in salt brine strong enough to float an egg. Let set for 7 days.

Day #8: Drain off brine. Add 4 oz. alum to enough boiling water to cover cucumbers. Let set 24 hours.

Day #9: Drain and cover with plain boiling water and let set 24 hours.

Day #10: Drain and cover with the following solution which has been brought to a boil: 1 pkg. celery seeds 5 qts. sugar 1 pkg. cinnamon sticks

Day #11: Drain off solution. Put into a pot and add 1 quart sugar. Bring to a boil and cover pickles.

Day #12: Repeat instructions of day #11.

Day #13: Repeat instructions of day #11.

Day #14: Put pickles into jars. Bring solution to a boil. Do not add more sugar. Pour over pickles to cover. Seal jars tight.

 

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