Cinnamon Cucumber Rings
["2 gal. large cucumber rings, peeled and cored", "8 1/2 qt. water", "2 c. lime", "1 c. vinegar", "1 (1 oz.) bottle red food coloring", "1 Tbsp. alum", "2 c. vinegar", "8 sticks cinnamon", "10 c. sugar", "2 c. water", "1 pkg. red hot cinnamon candies (small ones)", "1 pkg. cinnamon disc (big ones)"]
["Put rings in 8 1/2 quarts water and 2 cups lime.", "Let stand in lime water for 24 hours.", "Drain rings.", "Wash in cool water 3 times. Pour clean water over and soak for 3 hours.", "Drain, then add 1 cup vinegar, alum and food coloring.", "Add enough cold water to cover cucumbers.", "Heat and simmer for 24 hours.", "Drain and rinse with cool water."]
["cucumber rings", "water", "lime", "vinegar", "coloring", "alum", "vinegar", "cinnamon", "sugar", "water", "red hot cinnamon", "cinnamon disc"]