Recipe For 14 Day Sweet Pickles

Ingredients

• Fresh Cucumbers – 5 pounds, preferably small to medium-sized pickling cucumbers, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds or spears depending on your preference.
• White Vinegar – 3 cups, the key acid for proper pickling and preservation.
• Granulated Sugar – 2 cups, providing the distinct sweetness that differentiates these from regular pickles.
• Water – 3 cups, to dilute and balance the vinegar’s acidity.
• Salt – 1/4 cup, preferably pickling or kosher salt without additives, to enhance flavor and texture.
• Onion – 1 medium, thinly sliced for subtle bite and aroma.
• Celery Seed – 1 tablespoon, lending a classic fragrance often found in sweet pickles.
• Mustard Seed – 1 tablespoon, adding warmth and mild pungency.
• Ground Turmeric – 1 teaspoon, to offer a beautiful golden color and subtle earthiness.
• Whole Cloves – 6 units, aromatic spices contributing complexity.
• Cinnamon Stick – 1 large stick, for a warm undertone that balances the sweetness.