Candied Cucumber Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 gal. cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into rings
2 c. lime
3 c. vinegar
1 bottle red food coloring
1 Tbsp. alum
10 c. sugar
8 sticks cinnamon
1 pkg. cinnamon candies

Preparation

Combine cucumbers, lime and 8 1/2 quarts of water in a large container; let stand for 24 hours.
Drain, then rinse in clear water.
Cover with water; let stand for 3 hours, then drain.