Sweet Pickle Spears

I got this recipe from a neighbor many years ago. It is very simple and very good and inexpensive. They are requested all the time from family and friends.

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Yields: 10 half pints

Ingredients

• 4  lbs cucumbers (3-4inch)
• 4  cups sugar
• 3 3⁄4 cups vinegar
• 3  tablespoons canning salt
• 4  teaspoons celery seeds
• 4  teaspoons turmeric
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Directions

1. slice ends from cucumbers and cut into spears.
2. Cover cucumbers with boiling water; let stand 2 hours.
3. Drain and pack into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
4. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil.
5. Pour hot liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
6. Remove air bubbles.
7. Adjust caps.
8. Process l0 minutes in boiling water bath.