Raisin Ice Water Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. cucumbers
1/4 c. salt
2 to 3 trays ice cubes
3/4 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. vinegar
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. celery seed
2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ground cloves
onion rings if desired
red peppers if desired

Preparation

Slice cucumbers as for bread and butter pickles.
Sprinkle salt over top.
Add ice cubes to cover.
Let stand 3 hours (add onion and red pepper, if desired).
Drain well.
Put raisins in enough water to barely cover.
Add all other ingredients.
Pour over cucumbers and bring to a boil.
When green color goes, pack in jars and seal.
Be sure some raisins get in each jar.