CINNAMON PICKLES requested by Jackie D 2 gallons large cucumbers - about 15 Peel, seed and cut in strips of rings 2 c. dehydrated !one 8 1/2 quarts of water Put cukes in lime water and let soak for 24 hours. Drain and wash in cool water to remove lime. Pour cold water over cukes, soak for 3 hours and drain. Add 1 c vinegar, 1 T. alum, 1 bottle red food coloring and enough water to cover cukes. Heat and simmer for 2 hours. Drain. SYRUP 2 c vinegar 2 c water 3 c sugar 8 cinnamon sticks 1 package red hots candies Bring to a boil and pour over cukes. Let stand overnight. Drain syrup and reheat syrup 3 mornings and pour over cukes. Third morning heat cukes and syrup to boiling. Pack in sterilized jars and seal. Remove cknnamon sticks. Makes 4 - 5 quarts. I usually make a double batch of syrup because I don't find one batch to be enough.