Relishes and Pickled Vegetables

• 3 cups sugar
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons allspice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 piece (1/2-inch) of fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• Items to be pickled

1. Heat the sugar and vinegar in a nonreactive stockpot over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
4. Remove from heat; let stand overnight at room temperature.
5. Transfer the mixture to jars or airtight containers; refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/relishes-and-pickled-vegetables-393379 (may not work)