7 lbs. peeled & seeded lg. cucumbers, sliced 1/4 inch thick (yellow ones are fine)
1 c. lime
1 c. white vinegar
1 fluid oz. red or green food coloring
3 c. white vinegar
8 cinnamon sticks
10 c. sugar (5 lbs.)
1 pkg. (6 oz.) red hots cinnamon hearts
1 tsp. alum

Soak cucumbers in 1 cup lime and 1 gallon water for 24 hours. Stir occasionally, after 24 hours wash and let stand in ice water for 3 hours. Drain. Mix 1 cup white vinegar, food coloring and 1 teaspoon alum with enough water to cover cucumber rings, simmer on stove for 2 hours. Pour off liquid.

Boil 3 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, 5 pounds sugar, cinnamon sticks and red hearts. Pour over cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours. Bring to boil and pack in jars. Cover with liquid and seal jars. Chill before eating.