Sweet Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 gal. sliced cucumbers
4 Tbsp. allspice
4 Tbsp. salt
4 Tbsp. alum

Preparation

Cover cucumbers with vinegar, allspice, salt and alum.
Soak for 6 weeks, then drain and add 5 pounds sugar.
Cover and keep in a dark place.
Use as needed.