Apple Rings From Large Cucumbers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 gal. cucumbers, sliced with rind and seeds removed to make circles or rings
2 c. lime
8 1/2 qt. water
1 c. brown sugar
1 oz. red food coloring
1 Tbsp. alum
water to cover
2 1/2 c. vinegar
2 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. red hots
6 sticks cinnamon
12 1/2 c. sugar (5 lb.)

Preparation

Mix first three ingredients.
Let stand 24 hours.
Drain; wash well and let stand in cold water for 3 hours.
Mix next 4 ingredients and pour over cukes.
Simmer for 2 hours.
Drain.
Mix next 5 ingredients and bring to boil.
Pour over cukes for 3 days. Each day reheating syrup to a boil.
On third day, put cukes into jars; heat syrup and pour over them.
Seal.
Makes 7 pints.
Store in refrigerator and use as pickles.