Candied Cucumbers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. or 7 pt. cucumbers
2 c. lime to 8 1/2 qt. water
1 c. vinegar (5 percent, white)
2 oz. red food coloring
1 Tbsp. alum
enough water to cover

Preparation

Soak 7 pounds or 7 pints of cucumbers in 2 cups of lime to 8 1/2-quarts of water.
Let stand 24 hours.
Drain and wash.
Soak in cold water for 4 hours.
Simmer cucumbers in 1 cup of vinegar, 2 ounces red food coloring, 1 tablespoon alum and enough water to cover for 2 hours.
Drain and set aside.