Bread And Butter Pickles
["1 large cucumber, sliced in 1/4-inch thick rounds (2 c.)", "1 medium-size onion, sliced in thin rounds (3/4 c.)", "1 c. granulated sugar", "1/2 c. distilled white vinegar", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. mustard seed", "1/4 tsp. each: celery seed and turmeric"]
["Mix all ingredients in a 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave on High, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice, until cucumber is crisp-tender and onion translucent.", "Ladle into a glass jar (rinsed with hot water to prevent cracking).", "Cover; cool slightly and refrigerate.", "Makes 2 1/2 cups."]
["cucumber", "onion", "sugar", "white vinegar", "salt", "celery"]