Instructions: Mix lime and 8 1/2 quarts water and pour over cucumbers in a large crock or non-aluminum container. Let stand for 24 hours.

Pour off water and carefully rinse with clear water until all lime is removed, being careful not to break up rings. Cover with clear water and let soak for three hours. Drain water.

Mix 1 cup vinegar, food coloring and alum. Mix with rings and add enough water to cover. Simmer for two hours on stove, drain and discard liquid.

Mix 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, 10 cups sugar, cinnamon sticks and red hots

In a large saucepan. Boil until candy and sugar melt, then pour over cucumber rings. Let stand eight to 12 hours or overnight.

Drain off syrup and save. Reheat the syrup and pour over rings. Let them stand for a day. Very slowly over low heat, heat the rings until very hot and then to just boiling.

Pack in drained, sterilized jars that have been sitting in boiling water.

Seal with clean lids and rings that also have just come from a boiling water bath.

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