There is a basic unflavored simple syrup, used when making lemonade from fresh lemons, limes and other such items.
There are two ingredients in simple syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Combine the sugar and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Note: some recipes call for two cups of sugar to one cup of water. It makes a thicker syrup.
Yoos Pickle Recipe
On the bottom of quart jars:
1 large and 1 small head of dill
1 clove of garlic
2 teaspoons mustard seed
2 slices onion.
Pack 1/2 full with cucumbers
Add 1 more large dill and fill the jar to the top with pickles. Do not crowd them.
Brine
3 cups vinegar
3 cups water
6 tablespoons salt (1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons)
Fill jars to within ½ inch of the top with boiling liquid.
Wipe the jar top with a cloth. Put caps on the jar, screwing bands tight.
Process 5 minutes (+ 8 minutes for high altitude, such as Colorado).
