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Pickles

Sweet pickles are prepared from every fruit that can be preserved. Spices are generally tied in a muslin bag and kept in the pickle jar, and the syrup is rich in order to preserve the pickle. Sour pickles should always be cooked in granite or agate ware kettles, and if desired green, put on to cook in cold vinegar and brought gradually to the boiling point.

Alum added to the pickles keeps them crisp. 4 cups vinegar 8 pounds sugar