2 gallons lg. cucumber rings, peeled
8 1/2 qts. water
2 c. hydrated lime
1 c. vinegar
1 tbsp. alum
1 sm. bottle red food coloring

SYRUP:

2 c. vinegar
2 c. water
10 c. sugar
8 sticks cinnamon & 1 pkg. red hot candies

Put rings in lime water. Let stand 24 hours, then drain and wash in cool water. Pour in cold water over rings. Soak for 3 hours and drain. Add vinegar, alum, food coloring and water to cover. Heat and simmer for 2 hours. Drain. Mix syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil and pour over cucumbers and simmer until cucumbers are clear. Cool and put cucumbers in jars, then reheat syrup and pour over cucumbers and seal.

Makes 4 or 5 quarts.