5 lbs. sugar
1/2 gal. vinegar
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. pickling spice
1 gal. water with 1 c. lime
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. cinnamon

1. Wash and cut cucumbers as desired in about 1/4 inch slices.

2. Soak in lime water overnight.

3. Wash and soak in vinegar-sugar-spice solution overnight.

4. Boil for about 30 minutes or until clear.

5. Put in and seal in sterilized bottles. Variation: Before soaking, peel cucumbers with potato peeler. Add red food coloring to both solutions. Add one bag (small) red hot cinnamon candy to vinegar solution.