Sweet Onion Pickles

Ingredients

4 qt onions
1/2 in diameter
3/8 c salt
3 c distilled vinegar
5 c sugar
1 1/2 tumeric
1 1/2 ts celery seed
2 tb mustard seed
1/2 ts allspice

Instructions

Peel onions. Sprinkle salt over onions. Mix ice through them; ice water may be used, but keep adding ice to keep onions cold. Let stand 3 hours; drain. Combine sugar, vinegar, and spices; add onions to spices and heat until color changes (DO NOT BOIL). Ladle into sterilized jars and seal.