Cinnamon Ring Cucumbers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

large overripe cucumbers (enough to make 2 gallons after cored and sliced round-wise about 1/4-inch thick)
2 c. lime
water
1 c. white vinegar
1 small bottle red food color
1 Tbsp. alum
10 c. sugar
2 (10 oz.) pkg. red hots (candy)
8 sticks cinnamon
2 c. white vinegar
2 c. water

Preparation

Soak cucumbers for 24 hours in lime and enough water to cover. Drain and soak for 3 hours in clean clear water.
Drain.
Simmer for 2 hours in 1 cup white vinegar, red food coloring and enough water to cover.
Drain.