Hello Joy!
Try this one!

Piccalilli

6 lb. (2.75 kg) prepared vegetables (cucumber, marrow,small onions, cauliflower, beans)
3 pints white vinegar
6 level teaspoons dry mustard
2 level teaspoons ground ginger
9 oz.(250 g) granulated sugar
1 1/2 oz. ( 37.5 g) plain flour
4 level teaspoons turmeric


Clean and prepare the vegatables. Cut the cucumber and marrow into 1 inch (2 cm) cubes; peel the onions, break the cauliflower into florets and cut the beans into 1 inch (2 cm) lengths.Immerse the vegetables in brine and leave overnight.
Spice the vinegar with mustard and ginger and add the sugar.
Rinse and drain the vegetables thoroughly. Put themin a pan, pour over the hot vinegar syrup and simmer for 20 minutes. Lift the vegetables out with a slotted spoon and pack into warm jars.
Mix the flour and turmeric to a smooth paste with a little vinegar. Stir this into the hot syrup. Boil for two minutes, then pour over the vegetables and seal

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Can someone please tell me how to put together those beautiful mixed vegetable pickles? I have been told there is a quick way to pickle the vegetables, using vinegar, so that you don't have to dry them out for several days. Many thanks - would appreciate it greatly.