Easy Refrigerator Pickles

In 2 glass quart jars alternate layers of sliced cucumbers and onions.

Add minced garlic to each jar, if using crushed red pepper, add also.

In a medium saucepan combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seed, celery seed and ground turmeric. Bring to a boil, stirring just till sugar is dissolved.

Pour vinegar mixture on top of cucumbers/onion mixture, cool slightly.

Cover tightly, shaking jar to incorporate the mixture, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Store up to 6 months in refrigerator.