Cinnamon Pickles
["3 gal. cucumbers, peeled and seeded", "8 1/2 qt. water", "2 c. lime", "1 c. vinegar", "1/2 oz. red food color", "1 tsp. alum"]
["Soak cucumbers, water and lime for 24 hours, then drain and soak in ice cold water for 3 hours.", "Drain again.", "Add cucumbers and add water to cover top.", "Heat and simmer for 5 minutes.", "Soak for 2 hours.", "Drain.", "Throw away mixture."]
["cucumbers", "water", "lime", "vinegar", "red food color", "alum"]