Sweet Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. cucumbers, sliced
2 gal. cold water
3 c. lime
3 pt. vinegar
5 lb. sugar
1 Tbsp. allspice, ground
1 Tbsp. ginger, ground
1 Tbsp. cloves, ground

Preparation

Mix lime and water.
Add cucumbers.
Let soak for 24 hours. Rinse cucumbers and soak in cold water for 4 hours.
Change water every hour.
Combine vinegar, sugar and spices.
Bring to a boil. Turn fire off and add cucumbers; cover and let stand overnight. Next morning, bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
Seal in jars.