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Christmas Pickles


From the Kitchen of:  Phyllis Morehouse

This is a very sweet pickle. It wouldn't be a holiday without them. It has been in the family for years.

Peel and cut up 10 ripe cucumber in l" cubes. Cover with water and salt. Boil until transparent. Drain.

Take sugar, white vinegar, clover and cinnamon. Bring to boil, pour over cukes, let stand overnight. Next day, drain and bring syrup to a boil and pour over cukes again. Let sit overnight. Next day bring all to a boil, adding 2 bottles of maraschino cherries and juice. Pack in jars and seal. NOTE: I use more cloves and more cinnamon and 4 jars of cherries.