PICKLED RIPE CUCUMBER RINGS
Pare rind from
2 quarts ripe cucumbers, cut in slices crosswise, and then stamp out centers, making rings.
Cover with
Cold water, add
1 teaspoon soda and let stand over night.
Next morning drain, cover with cold water in which
2 tablespoons alum have been dissolved and boil 10 minutes.
Strain, cover again with cold water, add
1 tablespoon ginger, boil 15 minutes. Drain, measure water and discard.
Measure as much vinegar as there was water and to each quart vinegar add
3 pounds granulated sugar
¼ cup whole cloves and
¼ cup stick cinnamon. Add fruit and boil until clear.
Watermelon rind, cut in strips, may be used instead of cucumber.