Squash Pickles 

Mrs. Seena Helms

4 qt sliced squash

2 qt sliced onion (3lbs)

2 qt ice

½ c salt 

5 c sugar

5 c vinegar

1 Tbsp mustard seed

1 tsp celery seed

1 ½ tsp turmeric

Mix squash, onion, salt, and ice. Let stand for 3 hours. Drain off water; wash in cold water and drain well. Mix sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, and squash mixture. Heat to boiling point. Put in jars and seal. Makes abou

t 7-8 pints.