Bread And Butter Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large cucumber, sliced in 1/4-inch thick rounds (2 c.)
1 medium-size onion, sliced in thin rounds (3/4 c.)
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. distilled white vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. mustard seed
1/4 tsp. each: celery seed and turmeric

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave on High, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice, until cucumber is crisp-tender and onion translucent.
Ladle into a glass jar (rinsed with hot water to prevent cracking).
Cover; cool slightly and refrigerate.
Makes 2 1/2 cups.