7 lbs. lg. cucumbers, seeded & cut in rings
3 c. vinegar
5 lbs. sugar
1 c. red heart cinnamon candy
2 c. lime
2 c. water
8 cinnamons ticks
1 oz. red food color

Put cucumber rings in non-metal (churn, glass, etc.). Dissolve lime. Add enough water to cover cucumbers. Soak 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain, rinse and soak 3 hours in cold water, changing water every hour.

Mix rest of ingredients in a large pot. Bring to boil, dissolving sugar and candy. Add cucumbers, bring to boil. Simmer about 30 minutes. Put in clean sterile jars, leaving about 1/4" to 1/2" headspace. Seal and process in boiling bath 10 minutes. Looks and taste resembles apple rings.