Apple Rings From Large Cucumbers

• 2 gal. cucumbers, sliced with rind and seeds removed to make circles or rings
• 2 c. lime
• 8 1/2 qt. water
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 oz. red food coloring
• 1 Tbsp. alum
• water to cover
• 2 1/2 c. vinegar
• 2 1/2 c. water
• 3/4 c. red hots
• 6 sticks cinnamon
• 12 1/2 c. sugar (5 lb.)

1. Mix first three ingredients.
2. Let stand 24 hours.
3. Drain; wash well and let stand in cold water for 3 hours.
4. Mix next 4 ingredients and pour over cukes.
5. Simmer for 2 hours.
6. Drain.
7. Mix next 5 ingredients and bring to boil.
8. Pour over cukes for 3 days. Each day reheating syrup to a boil.
9. On third day, put cukes into jars; heat syrup and pour over them.
10. Seal.
11. Makes 7 pints.
12. Store in refrigerator and use as pickles.

cucumbers, lime, water, brown sugar, red food coloring, alum, water, vinegar, water, red hots, cinnamon, sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=650694 (may not work)