3/4 bushel cucumbers, can be lg. cucumbers
2 c. lime
8 1/2 qt. water
1 c. vinegar
1 tbsp. alum
1 oz. red food coloring
2 c. vinegar
2 c. water
10 c. sugar
8 cinnamon sticks
6 oz. red hot candy

Peel and remove seeds from cucumbers. Slice into small strips. Soak in 2 cups lime and 8 1/2 quarts water for 24 hours. Drain and rinse well! Simmer 2 hours in solution of 1 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon alum, food coloring, plus enough water to cover.

While cucumbers are cooking make syrup of the 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, 10 cups sugar, cinnamon sticks and candy. Drain cucumbers and pour syrup over them. Bring to a boil and simmer until thoroughly heated. Pack into sterilized jars. Makes 14 quarts.