Cinnamon Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and seed cucumbers, cut in short, narrow strips.
2. 2
   Weigh cucumbers.
3. 3
   You need 7 pounds after they are peeled and cut up. Soak in pickling lime and 1 gallon water for 24 hours.
4. 4
   Drain and rinse three times.
5. 5
   Cover with ice for 3 hours, drain.
6. 6
   Bring to boil 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and red cinnamon drops.
7. 7
   Pour over drained cucumbers.
8. 8
   Let stand another 24 hours.
9. 9
   Pour off syrup and bring to a boil.
10. 10
    Pack pickles into pint jars.
11. 11
    Pour boiling syrup over pickles in jar and seal.
12. 12
    Yields 12 to 14 pints.