Grammy'S Cinnamon Cucumber Rings Or Mock Apple Rings
["2 c. pickling lime", "2 gal. cucumber rings", "5 c. vinegar", "1 Tbsp. alum", "1 bottle red food coloring", "12 c. sugar", "1 pkg. red hots", "8 sticks cinnamon"]
["Day One:", "Combine 2 gallons water and pickling lime.", "Add cucumber rings, peeled and sliced about 3/8-inch thick.", "Scoop out the seeds.", "Let stand 24 hours."]
["pickling lime", "cucumber rings", "vinegar", "alum", "coloring", "sugar", "red hots", "cinnamon"]