Mock Apple Ring

Name: Mock Apple Ring
Ingredients: 2 gal. cucumbers, peeled, cored and sliced; 8 1/2 qt. water; 2 c. lime; 1 c. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. alum; 1 oz. red food coloring; cucumbers; water (enough to cover cucumbers); 2 c. vinegar; 2 c. water; 10 c. sugar; 8 sticks cinnamon; 1 large (approximately 6 oz.) red hots/cinnamon candies

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 gal. cucumbers, peeled, cored and sliced
8 1/2 qt. water
2 c. lime
1 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. alum
1 oz. red food coloring
cucumbers
water (enough to cover cucumbers)
2 c. vinegar
2 c. water
10 c. sugar
8 sticks cinnamon
1 large (approximately 6 oz.) red hots/cinnamon candies

Directions

1

Bring to a boil and pour over drained cucumbers in large container with tight-fitting lid.
2

A large Tupperware works well. Let set 24 hours.
3

Drain liquid.
4

Reheat and pour it back over cucumbers each day for 3 days.
5

On the 4th day, reheat liquid and cucumbers to boiling.
6

Fill sterilized jars and seal.