Christmas Red Pickles

Submitted by: Amber Moeller

Makes: n/a

  • 1 gal. cucumbers, peeled, and sliced or chunked
  • 1 c. lime
  • 1 t. alum
  • 1 t. red food coloring
  • 1 c. vinegar

Syrup:

  • 2 c. vinegar
  • 2 c. water
  • 7 c. sugar
  • 1 c. cinnamon red-hots
  • 4 sticks cinnamon

Add lime to 1 gallon of cucumbers. Add water to cover and let set for 24 hours. Rinse cucumbers and let stand for 3 hours in cold water. Mix food coloring, alum, vinegar plus enough water to cover the cucumbers. Simmer for 2 hours; then pour off liquid.

While they are simmering make syrup by mixing all syrup ingredients. Heat until red-hots are dissolved. Pour over cucumbers, which have been drained, let stand overnight. The next morning, heat mixture and put into jars; seal in water bath for 15 minutes.


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