Excellent Microwave Sweet Pickles
["1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. turmeric", "1/4 tsp. mustard seed", "1/2 c. vinegar (cider)", "1 c. sugar", "1/4 tsp. celery seed", "2 cucumbers, unpeeled and sliced", "1 to 2 onions, sliced or chopped"]
["In a small bowl or measuring pitcher, combine first 6 ingredients.", "Mix cucumbers and onions in microwave bowl.", "Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions.", "Microwave, uncovered, on High for 5 minutes. Stir well. Return to microwave for 5 minutes more. Cool.", "Pour into quart jar and refrigerate.", "Pickles are ready to eat when thoroughly chilled. Store in refrigerator. Makes 1 quart."]
["salt", "turmeric", "vinegar", "sugar", "celery", "cucumbers", "onions"]