Mock Spiced Apple Rings
["1 gal. peeled, seeded and sliced large cucumbers", "1 c. lime", "4 1/2 c. water", "1/2 c. vinegar", "2 tsp. red food coloring", "1 1/2 c. alum"]
["Soak cucumber slices in the water and lime mixture 24 hours. Rinse well.", "Soak 3 hours in clear water; drain.", "Add vinegar, food coloring, alum and enough water to cover cucumbers. Simmer 2 hours and drain.", "Heat 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, 1 cup red hots, 7 cups sugar and 4 cinnamon sticks until red hots melt. Pour over cucumber slices and let stand overnight.", "Reheat and pack into jars.", "Process for 15 minutes in boiling water."]
["cucumbers", "lime", "water", "vinegar", "red food coloring", "alum"]