posted by EbbB 08-27-102 12:40 AM
Sweet Dills
2 qts. sliced (hamburger) dill pickles
4 cloves garlic
2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 T whole allspice
1 T whole peppercorns
4 cups sugar 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers.
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed.
Drain pickles. Combine garlic, vinegar, spices and sugars. in a 4 qt pan. Bring to boil simmer 5 minutes. Add pickles bring back to boil. Pack into 4 hot sterlized pint jars. Cover with syrup. Wipe rim and adjust lids. Process in water bath for 7 minutes.
Yield 4 pints.