Cinnamon Cucumber Pickles Recipe

Directions:

1. Select large overripe cucumbers.
2. Peel, core, slice 1/3 inch thick and core out all seeds, leaving the cucumber in a ring.
3. Soak in lime and 1 gallon water for 24 hours.
4. Wash.
5. Soak, covered with ice water for 3 hours.
6. Mix 2 cup vinegar, food coloring, 1 tablespoon alum and enough water to cover.
7. Pour over cucumbers and simmer for 2 hours.
8. Pour off liquid.
9. Bring to a boil 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, 12 cups sugar, cinnamon sticks and red hots.
10. Pour over cucumbers and let stand for 24 hours.
11. Pour syrup back into a large pot and bring to a boil.
12. Put cucumbers in jars and pour hot syrup over cucumbers.
13. Place 1 of the cinnamon sticks from the mixture in each jar.
14. Process for 10 minutes in water bath for pints and 15 mintes for quarts.