Sweet Dill Pickles

I have been wanting to try canning pickles this year. Not just any pickles but pickles made in my 5 gallon crock that will take days and lots of work. Unfortunately the cucumber beetles have a different plan for me and my dream of homemade pickles. I have been fighting them all summer and they are winning. :( Since I only use organic ways of gardening this has become a big problem for me.I am down to about 3 plants out of about 30. I decided today to replant some more in a "secret" location. Fingers crossed they dont find my new plants and that I will hopefully be making pickles this fall. I tried this recipe over the weekend to tide me over til then. They were very easy and very good. Give them a try. Almost like candy!

Looking through this new book I picked up. Its called Blue Ribbon Preserves by Linda J Amendt

 

It can be purchased HERE

So many wonderful canning recipes I cant wait to try them out.

Being its winter here and there isnt anything growing in the garden right now I thought I would try a recipe for: