Cucumber Spiced Apple Rings

These are such a fun treat to have on hand and provide a great way to use up those huge overgrown or over-abundant cucumbers from summer's bounty.

1 gallon peeled, & diced or sliced cucumbers, cut out center seeds
1 cup lime
4 1/2 qts. water

Mix lime and water. Add cucumbers and soak 24 hours. Rinse well, drain, then soak in ice water for 3 hrs.

Mix:

1/2 cup vinegar
2 tsp red food coloring
1 1/2 tsp. alum

Add cucumbers and enough water to cover cucumbers. Simmer 2 hrs. and drain well.

Mix:

2 cups water
2 cups vinegar
4 cinnamon sticks
7 cups white sugar
1 cup red hots

Heat until red hots melt and pour over cucumbers. Stir well and let stand overnight. Next morning, reheat syrup & pack in pint canning jars. Boil in hot water bath 10 min.