Sweet Gherkins
["5 qt. (about 7 lb.) small cucumbers, 1 1/2 to 3 inches long", "1/2 c. salt", "3/4 tsp. turmeric", "2 tsp. celery seed", "2 tsp. mixed pickling spice", "8 (1-inch) pieces stick cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. fennel (optional)", "6 c. vinegar", "4 c. honey", "2 tsp. vanilla (optional)"]
["First Day:", "Wash cucumbers thoroughly and drain.", "Place in large container and cover with boiling water.", "Six to 8 hours later, drain and cover with fresh boiling water."]
["cucumbers", "salt", "turmeric", "celery", "mixed pickling spice", "cinnamon", "fennel", "vinegar", "honey", "vanilla"]