Candied Cucumber Rings Recipe

• 2 gal cucumber rings seeded, peeled
• 2 c. lime
• 4 c. vinegar Red or possibly green food coloring
• 1 tsp alum
• 5 lb sugar
• 8 x cinnamon sticks
• 1 pkt cinnamon heart candy - (8 to 10 ounce)

1. Combine cucumber rings and 8 1/2 qts lime water in large container.
2. Let stand 24 hrs.
3. Drain; then rinse.
4. Cover with water, let stand 3 hrs.
5. Drain.
6. Place cucumbers in large skillet; add in 1 c. vinegar, food coloring, alum and sufficient water to cover.
7. Bring to a boil; then simmer for 2 hrs and drain.
8. Combine 3 c. vinegar, 3 c. water, sugar, cinnamon and candy in large dishpan.
9. Bring to a boil, stirring till sugar is dissolved.
10. Pour over cucumbers; let stand 24 hrs.
11. Drain, reserving syrup.
12. Bring syrup to a boil, pouring over cucumbers.
13. Let stand 24 hrs.
14. Repeat process 1 more day.
15. Then heat syrup and cucumbers together.
16. Place in jars and seal.
17. Ripe or possibly yellow cucumbers are better.

cucumber, lime, vinegar red, alum, sugar, cinnamon sticks

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/candied-cucumber-rings-98564 (may not work)