Doctored Dill Pickles
["1/2 gal. dill pickles, drained and cut in strips", "1 c. vinegar", "1 1/2 c. water", "1 generous pinch alum", "4 c. sugar"]
["Place pickles back in jar (rinsed jar).", "Boil remaining ingredients for 15 minutes.", "Pour over pickles; seal and let stand for 3 days.", "Your pickles will be sweet and crispy."]
["dill pickles", "vinegar", "water", "generous", "sugar"]