Asparagus Sweet Pickles Recipe

• 3 x one-pint wide-mouth canning jars
• 4 c. vinegar
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 tsp whole allspice
• 12 whl cloves
• 1 x cinnamon stick - (6" long)
• 4 lb asparagus washed, and trimmed to fit jars

1. Heat jars in a 250 degree oven to sterilize.
2. Place vinegar, 2 c. of water and sugar in a medium pot.
3. Tie allspice, cloves and cinnamon in a cheesecloth bag and add in to picking liquid; simmer 15 min.
4. Meanwhile, boil 4 c. of water in a medium pot.
5. Add in asparagus, cook 3 min and drain, reserving boiling water.
6. Return water to the pot and return to a boil.
7. When cooled sufficient to handle, pack asparagus in warm jars and cover with warm pickling liquid, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal.
8. Place jars in boiling water for 10 min.

canning jars, vinegar, sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, asparagus washed

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/asparagus-sweet-pickles-71089 (may not work)