Mixed Garden Pickles

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons Sweet 'N Low zero calorie sweetener
• 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1/4 pound small white onions, peeled
• 1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 small head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 pound green peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 3 medium size)
• 3 medium-size cucumbers (6-7 inches each)

Preparation

Rinse cucumbers; score rinds with fork, but do not peel. Cut into quarters lengthwise, then crosswise in 3/4-inch chunks. Combine vegetables and cover with salt; let stand overnight. Drain and rinse with cold water. Heat vinegar, water, and pickling spices in large saucepan; add vegetables and simmer just until tender, approximately 10-15 minutes. Add Sweet 'N Low. Spoon into 4 hot, sterilized pint jars, allowing 1/4-inch headspace. Seal according to manufacturer's directions. Process 10 minutes in hot water bath. Cool before storing.