Cinnamon Cucumber Rings

[Yummys_Girl]

Cinnamon Cucumber Rings

2 gallons cucumbers (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=235) seeded, peeled and sliced
2 cups limes (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=260), sliced
8 1/2 quarts water (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=459)
1 cup vinegar (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=680)
1 ounce red food coloring
1 tablespoon alum (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=796)
2 cups vinegar (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=680)
2 cups water (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=459)
10 cups sugar (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=139)
8 cinnamon sticks (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=324)
1 (12 ounce) bag red-hot candies


8-12 servings 6-10 jars





Prepare cucumbers.
add lime and 8 1/2 qts water.
let stand 24 hrs.
drain, rinse, soak 3 hrs in cold water.
drain again.
simmer for 2 hrs in vinegar, red color, alum and enough water to cover.
drain.
Heat to make syrup of the last 5 ingredients (vinegar, water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks, and red hots).
Pour over the cucumbers.
let stand overnight or 8 hrs.
Drain and reheat syrup and pour over again letting stand for another 8 hours.
Heat syrup a 3rd time, pack rings in jars and fill with hot syrup and seal.