Vinegar Spice Mixture - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. apple cider vinegar
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. pickling spice

Preparation

In a large saucepan, pour apple cider vinegar, water, sugar and pickling spice that has been tied in a small piece of cheesecloth. Bring to a rolling boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Pour hot vinegar into jars to 1-inch from top, over cucumbers. Use a clean damp towel to wipe mouth of each jar. Place lids on jars snug, not tight. Place jars in water bath and boil 5 minutes. Remove from water bath, tighten lids and allow to air cool before storage.