red-hot-cinnamon-pickles.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Put cucumber spears in a large container. Stir pickling lime into 1 gallon water in a large pitcher until the lime is dissolved; pour over the cucumbers. Refrigerate for 24 hours.",
        "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.",
        "Stir 1 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 1/4 cup water together in a bowl; add cinnamon red hot candies. Set aside to soak, stirring occasionally.",
        "Stir 1/2 cup vinegar, red food coloring, and alum together in a bowl until alum is dissolved; pour over the cucumbers. Put a lid on the pot, place the pot over medium heat, and bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours; drain and return cucumbers to the pot.",
        "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 the liquid over the drained cucumbers. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.",
        "Drain liquid from the cucumbers into a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil and pour again over the cucumbers. Refrigerate 24 hours.",
        "Drain liquid again from the cucumbers into a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil and pour again over the cucumbers. Refrigerate another 24 hours.",
        "Heat cucumbers and syrup to a boil.",
        "Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack cucumbers into the 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. Refrigerate until chilled before serving."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "12 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and quartered lengthwise",
        "1 cup pickling lime (calcium hydroxide)",
        "1 gallon water",
        "1 gallon cold water, or as needed to cover",
        "1 3/4 cups white vinegar, divided",
        "1 1/4 cups water, divided",
        "12 1/2 ounces cinnamon red hot candies",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring",
        "1/2 teaspoon alum",
        "1 1/4 cups white sugar",
        "4 (4 inch) cinnamon sticks",
        "6 pint-sized canning jars with rings and lids:"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Red-Hot Cinnamon Pickles",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/228064/red-hot-cinnamon-pickles/"
}