Easy Christmas Pickles

From Best New England Recipes

Pickles and Preserves Recipes

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Start to Finish Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 2 cups

Red-and-green for the holiday season ...

• 2/3 cup vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large dill pickles
• 1/2 cup drained canned pimientos
• 1/4 cup mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

Heat vinegar, water, and sugar to boiling. Pour into a sterilized glass jar.

Slice pickles crosswise. Slice pimientos. Add to vinegar mixture, along with remaining ingredients (leaving headspace), and seal. Let cool; then refrigerate.

Let stand 1 week before serving.

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