Sweet Gherkins

• 6 1/4 lbs immature cucumbers, cut 1 1/2 to 3 inches long or to your preference
• 6 cups cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 2 teaspoons pickling spices
• 8 pieces cinnamon sticks (around 1 inch long)
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 2 cups honey

1. Wash cucumbers, place in a large container and cover with ice water and ice cubes-chill in refrigerator for 5 hours, drain.
2. Place cucumbers in a large stainless steel pot-or enamel- and add vinegar, turmeric, and a spice bag containing the celery seeds, pickling spice, cinnamon and fennel seeds.
3. Bring to a boil, add honey and return to a boil.
4. Pack cucumbers into hot, scalded jars.
5. Cover with boiling liquid leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
6. Seal and process 10 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

cucumbers, cider vinegar, turmeric, celery seeds, pickling spices, cinnamon, fennel seed, honey

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-gherkins-9929 (may not work)