7 lbs. cucumbers, whole
1 c. lime
1 gallon water
1 c. vinegar
1 bottle red food coloring
2 tbsp. alum
2 c. vinegar
2 c. water
8 c. sugar
8 cinnamon sticks
1 pkg. red hot cinnamon candy

Peel and seed cucumbers. Cut in 1/4 inch rings. Cover and soak in line water (mix lime and 1 gallon water) 24 hours. Drain and wash and soak in ice water for 3 hours. Mix alum, food coloring and 1 cup vinegar with enough water to cover cucumbers and simmer for 2 hours, then pour off.

Mix together last five ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over cucumbers and let stand overnight. Remove cucumbers and place in a jar. Boil same mixture and pour over cucumbers and seal jars.