Cinnamon Ring Pickle
["2 gal. cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into sticks or rings", "2 c. lime", "2 gal. water", "1 c. vinegar", "1 Tbsp. alum", "red coloring", "water"]
["Mix the lime and 2 gallons of water. Add cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours. Drain and wash. Soak 3 hours in ice water. Drain. Simmer 2 hours in the vinegar, alum, red coloring and enough water to cover pickles. Drain. Make syrup."]
["cucumbers", "lime", "water", "vinegar", "alum", "red coloring", "water"]