Sweet Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers
2 c. lime
2 gal. water
2 qt. vinegar
4 1/2 lb. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed
3 tsp. mixed pickling spices
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix water and lime.
Pour over cucumbers and soak 24 hours. Drain and rinse well.
Soak in clear water for 3 hours.
Drain and cover with other 5 ingredients.
Soak overnight.
Bring to a boil and cook 35 minutes.