7 lbs. lg. cucumbers
2 c. lime
2 gal. water
2 tbsp. alum
1 bottle red food coloring
3 c. vinegar
10 c. sugar
8 cinnamon sticks
1 pkg. cinnamon red candy

Peel and cut in round slices the large cucumbers; remove seeds. Soak 24 hours in 2 cups lime to 2 gallons water. Wash well. Soak in ice water 3 hours.

Mix 2 tablespoons alum, 1 bottle red food coloring, 1 cup vinegar and enough water to cover cucumbers; simmer 2 hours and pour off.

Bring to boil 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, 10 cups sugar, 8 cinnamon sticks and 1 package cinnamon red candy. Stir until candy melts, then pour over cucumbers. Let stand overnight. Put cold cucumbers in jars; boil syrup and pour over cucumbers and seal. Makes 8 pints.