Cinnamon Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Slice cucumbers and place in crock.
2. 2
   Add pickling lime and enough water to cover cucumbers.
3. 3
   Let stand 24 hours.
4. 4
   Drain; rinse and then soak in ice water for 2 hours.
5. 5
   Drain.
6. 6
   Mix 1 cup vinegar, food coloring and enough water to cover cucumbers.
7. 7
   Simmer for 2 hours and then drain.
8. 8
   Make syrup out of 2 cups water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, red hots and cinnamon.
9. 9
   Bring to a boil and pour over cucumbers.
10. 10
    For 3 days, drain off syrup and reheat, then pour back over cucumbers each day.
11. 11
    On day 3, heat cucumbers in syrup and pack in jars and seal.