Sweet Pickled Chayote (Mirliton)

Ingredients:

• 3 chayotes

• 1 ½ cup vinegar

• 1 ½ cup sugar

• ¼ teaspoon whole cloves

• 1 piece cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon whole allspice

• 1 tablespoon mustard seed

• Dash red pepper 

Directions: 

1. Wash chayotes and boil till tender.

2. Pare and cut into eighths, lengthwise.

3. Place in a glass jar.

4. Boil rest of ingredients 10 minutes, strain and pour over chayote.

5. Seal and set aside for several d…