Bernadine's Sweet Pickles

Directions

Soak 7 pounds small sliced cucumbers in 2 gallons of water and 3 cups lime.

Stir each 2 hours while soaking for 24 hours.

(Let stand overnight.)

Drain pickle slices and let stand in fresh water for 4 hours, changing water every hour.

To make syrup, bring to a boil vinegar, sugar and celery seed.

Pour over pick les and let stand overnight.

Next morning boil pickles in syrup for 1 hour (slow simmer).

Put in jars and seal. Process pints for 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

Makes about 11 pints.