Sweet Mixed Pickles With Cassia Buds

Submitted by Katiego

"Best ever crunchy sweet mixed pickles."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 7 quarts
• Serves: 7

ingredients

• 6 quarts pickling cucumbers
• 2 quarts silverskin onions
• 1 large cauliflower

• Brine

• 8 cups sugar
• 8 cups vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup celery seed
• 1⁄4 cup whole allspice
• 1⁄4 cup cassia buds
• 2 tablespoons alum

directions

1. Place vegetables in large bowl or pail and cover with a brine made of 1 cp. coarse salt to each 10 cps. of water. Let stand 3 days mixing once a day. After 3 days drain well, cover with cold water & leave for 3 more days stirring well once a day. Drain. Place vegetables in sterilized jars.
2. Measure brine ingredients into alarge kettle, bring to a boil and boil hard for one minute. Pour over prepared vegetables, seal jars and store for one month before eating.