Make Your Own Pickles

If you are anything like me, you always wind up more of something than you expect from the garden. Instead of looking at it like a problem, think of it as an opportunity for your children to try something new and fun!

Ingredients:

7 cups cucumbers
1 cup bell pepper
1 onion
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup vinega
1 tablespoon celery seed

Directions:

1. Thinly-slice, unpeeled, firm cucumbers to make 7 cups.

2. Dice bell pepper to make one cup.

3. Thinly slice 1 onion.

4. Combine the cucumbers, bell pepper, onion, and salt.

5. Add water to cover and let stand for 1 our.

6. Drain.

7. Mix together: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon celery seed.

8. Pour over drained cucumbers.

9. Refrigerate in a covered jar or bowl.

10. Let "season" several days.

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