Sweet Gherkins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 1/4 lbs immature cucumbers, cut 1 1/2 to 3 inches long or to your preference
6 cups cider vinegar
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons pickling spices
8 pieces cinnamon sticks (around 1 inch long)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 cups honey

Preparation

Wash cucumbers, place in a large container and cover with ice water and ice cubes-chill in refrigerator for 5 hours, drain.
Place cucumbers in a large stainless steel pot-or enamel- and add vinegar, turmeric, and a spice bag containing the celery seeds, pickling spice, cinnamon and fennel seeds.
Bring to a boil, add honey and return to a boil.
Pack cucumbers into hot, scalded jars.
Cover with boiling liquid leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Seal and process 10 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.