Cinnamon Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare the cucumbers: peel, removed ends, core, and cut into rings or sticks.
2. 2
   Combine water and lime.
3. 3
   Soak prepared cucumbers in lime-water for 24 hours.
4. 4
   Drain and wash 3 times in cold water.
5. 5
   Cover with cold water and let sit for 3 hours.
6. 6
   Combine alum, vinegar, 2 cups water, food coloring, sugar, cinnamon and red hots to make a syrup.
7. 7
   Add drained cucumbers and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
8. 8
   Let stand overnight.
9. 9
   Drain off syrup, reheat and pour over pickles daily for 3 days.
10. 10
    Pack in hot jars and seal.