Bread and Butter Freezer Pickles

I don't recall where I found this recipe so many years ago, but it' similar to a couple of the other Freezer Pickle recipes I've seen on RecipeZaar, There are a couple of small differences. These pickles were such a hit that I gave them out as gifts one year...

• Ready In: 48 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 7-8
• Yields: 7-8 cups

Ingredients

• 7  cups cucumbers
• 2  cups  diced onions
• 2  cups green peppers (optional)
• 1  tablespoon coarse salt
• 1  tablespoon  celery salt
• 1  tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 1⁄2 cups white vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 1⁄2 cups white sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon alum

Directions

1. Slice cucumbers into a few plastic containers. Freezer ziplock bags work too!
2. Mix together all other ingredients and pour over pickles.
3. Close bags or containers and freeze for about 2- 3 days before defrosting to eat.