Refrigerator Pickles
["4 c. sugar", "3 c. white vinegar", "1 c. water", "1/2 c. salt", "1 1/3 tsp. alum", "1 1/3 tsp. celery seed", "1 1/3 tsp. mustard seed", "4 large onions, sliced thin", "8 cucumbers, sliced thin (do not pare)"]
["Mix sugar, salt and vinegar and spices.", "Mix well until clear. Wash and sterilize jars.", "Pack cukes and onions into jar.", "Pour syrup over.", "Screw lids tightly.", "Refrigerate at least 5 days before using."]
["sugar", "white vinegar", "water", "salt", "alum", "celery", "onions", "cucumbers"]