8 Day Sweet Pickles

by Roma

14 dill size cucumbers

boiling water

Wash cucumbers and pack in a pan or kettle.  Pour boiling water on them 4 mornings in a row, fresh each day.  (Drain and boil fresh water each day.)  On 5th day, slice to desired thickness (1/8-1/4 inch)

Boil together:

3 c. white vinegar

1 c. water

2 t. salt

2 t. whole allspice

6 c. sugar

green coloring (to suit)

Pour over cucumbers the next 4 mornings.  Drain into pan and bring to a boil each morning and pour back over cucumber slices.  On 8th day, bring to a boil.  Bottle and seal.