Red Cinnamon Pickle Rings
["15 extra large cucumbers", "2 c. pickling lime", "water", "1 c. white vinegar", "1 oz. red food coloring", "1 Tbsp. powdered alum", "2 c. white vinegar", "8 sticks cinnamon", "2 c. water", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. red cinnamon candies", "7 c. sugar"]
["First day:", "Peel, core and slice cucumbers into 1/2-inch rings.", "Dissolve lime in enough water to cover rings.", "Stir occasionally.", "Cover with plate and weigh down.", "Soak 24 hours in cool place."]
["cucumbers", "pickling lime", "water", "white vinegar", "red food coloring", "powdered alum", "white vinegar", "cinnamon", "water", "red cinnamon", "sugar"]