Ripe Yellow Cucumber Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white vinegar
1 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. mixed spices

Preparation

Select melons with thick rinds.
Peel off all green portion. Dice.
Soak in mild salt water overnight (1/2 cup salt to 1 gallon water).
Drain.
Cook in clear water about 30 minutes until tender.
Drain.
For 4 pounds rind, make a syrup of 9 cups sugar, 8 cups water, 4 lemons, 4 sticks cinnamon and 4 teaspoon cloves (spices in cheesecloth).
Boil syrup, lemon and spices
5 minutes before adding rind.
Cook until rinds are transparent.
Can add food coloring (red, green, yellow, etc.)
Remove spice bag.
Seal.