Crispy Sweet Pickles
["7 1/2 lb. sliced cucumbers", "2 gal. water", "2 c. household lime", "2 gal. water", "4 oz. powdered alum", "2 Tbsp. ginger", "4 lb. sugar (8 c.)", "4 c. vinegar", "1 tsp. mace", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. allspice"]
["Add cucumbers and bring to full boil; boil for 1 minute.", "Pack in jars."]
["cucumbers", "water", "lime", "water", "powdered alum", "ginger", "sugar", "vinegar", "mace", "cloves", "cinnamon", "allspice"]