Spiced Cucumber Rings

1. 1

   Peel, seed and slice cucumbers.

2. 2

   Use cucumbers that are too big for other uses (those that have turned yellow are okay).

3. 3

   Mix together 1 gallon water and the lime.

4. 4

   Pour over cucumbers; let stand for 24 hours.

5. 5

   Wash thoroughly.

6. 6

   Put into ice water for 3 hours; drain.

7. 7

   Make syrup with the sugar, vinegar and food coloring.

8. 8

   Make a spice bag with the remaining ingredients.

9. 9

   Bring to a boil the vinegar, sugar, coloring, spices and candy.

10. 10

    Pour cucumbers into the mixture; bring back to boil.

11. 11

    Let stand for 24 hours.

12. 12

    Bring back to boil; boil for 30 minutes.

13. 13

    Pack into clean, hot jars.

14. 14

    Adjust lids.

15. 15

    Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

16. 16

    Yields 8 pints.

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