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Christmas Pickle

5 pounds of large cucumbers, peeled & cored
2 cups of lime to 2 gallons water
1 small 2 ounce jar of alum to 2 gallons water
1 small box of powdered ginger to 2 gallons water
3 pints of  vinegar to 3 pints of water
5 pounds of sugar
Spice & red or green cake coloring

Peel and core cucumbers. Cut into rings or strips. Soak 24 hours in lime water; wash. Soak 24 hours in alum water; wash. Soak 6 hours in ginger water. Pour off (do not wash). Soak 3 or 4 hours in water, sugar, vinegar (whole) cinnamon, (whole) cloves. Tie cloves in white cloth and put cinnamon in whole. Add cake coloring. Boil 1 hour. Put in jars.





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