Red-Hot Cinnamon Pickles

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Put cucumber spears in a large container. Stir pickling lime into 1 gallon of water in a large pitcher until lime is dissolved; pour over cucumbers. Refrigerate for 24 hours.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Drain cucumbers and rinse well; return to large container. Pour enough cold water over the drained cucumbers to cover. Soak at least 3 hours; drain. Transfer cucumbers to a large pot.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir 1 ¼ cups of vinegar and 1 ¼ cups of water together in a bowl; add cinnamon red hot candies. Set aside to soak, stirring occasionally.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir 1/2 cup vinegar, red food coloring, and alum together in a bowl until alum is dissolved; pour over cucumbers and add enough water to cover. Put a lid on the pot, place the pot over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours; drain and return cucumbers to the pot.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour cinnamon candy mixture into a saucepan; add sugar and cinnamon sticks. Bring the mixture to a boil; cook and stir until the candies and sugar are dissolved completely into a syrupy liquid. Pour liquid over drained cucumbers. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Drain liquid from cucumbers into a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil and pour again over the cucumbers. Refrigerate 24 hours.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Drain liquid again from cucumbers into a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil and pour again over the cucumbers. Refrigerate another 24 hours.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Heat cucumbers and syrup to a boil.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Pack cucumbers into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (48 servings total)