Crunchy Dill Pickles

The recipe is a great way to use up those extra cucumbers in the summer and the dills are crunchy and delicious. Serve with a sandwich or enjoy them on their own.

1 clove of garlic per jar

crunchy-dills — Add an extra clove of garlic per jar to amp up the taste

2 tsp dill per jar

cucumbers

7 cups water

1 cups cider vinegar

1/2 cup pickling salt

1 tbsp pickling spice ( Placed in a mesh tea strainer).

Combine water, vinegar, pickling spice and salt in a pan. Boil for about 10 minutes then pour over cucumbers in jars. Add dill and garlic to jars and process in your favorite canning method. Let stand 5 weeks before using.

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Easy Banana Bread

I like to make smoothies in the morning, but I find at the end of the week there’s always leftover bananas. I use the fruit to make this moist cake. It takes wonderful and fills the house with a rich scent as it bakes.

1/3 cup melted butter