Cinnamon Spiced Cucumber Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

yellow cucumbers
1 c. lime
4 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. cider vinegar
2 tsp. red food coloring
1 1/2 tsp. alum
2 c. cider vinegar
2 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 c. red hots
4 cinnamon sticks

Preparation

Wash, peel and remove seeds from enough yellow cucumbers for 1 gallon, sliced 1/4-inch thick.
Cover with lime mixed with 4 1/2 cups water in a pan and let set 24 hours.
Drain and rinse well. Soak rings in clear water for 3 hours.
Mix together 1/2 cup cider vinegar, red food coloring, alum and enough water to cover rings and simmer 2 hours.
Drain well.