Cinnamon Ring Cucumbers
["large overripe cucumbers (enough to make 2 gallons after cored and sliced round-wise about 1/4-inch thick)", "2 c. lime", "water", "1 c. white vinegar", "1 small bottle red food color", "1 Tbsp. alum", "10 c. sugar", "2 (10 oz.) pkg. red hots (candy)", "8 sticks cinnamon", "2 c. white vinegar", "2 c. water"]
["Soak cucumbers for 24 hours in lime and enough water to cover. Drain and soak for 3 hours in clean clear water.", "Drain.", "Simmer for 2 hours in 1 cup white vinegar, red food coloring and enough water to cover.", "Drain."]
["overripe cucumbers", "lime", "water", "white vinegar", "red food", "alum", "sugar", "red hots", "cinnamon", "white vinegar", "water"]