Sweet Crisp Pickles
["2 c. salt to 1 gal. water", "2 Tbsp. alum to 1 qt. water", "2 lb. (4 c.) sugar to 1 pt. vinegar", "1 small bag pickle spice (if desired)"]
["Cover whole cucumbers", "in salt water.", "Let stand for 10 days. Take out cucumbers", "and cut.", "Put in clear water for 24 hours. Take out and put in alum water.", "Heat to warm on stove for 2 hours,", "just", "covered in alum water.", "Stir occasionally. Take from hot water and chill in ice water."]
["salt", "alum", "sugar", "pickle spice"]