Pickled Eggs and beets

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• 1 can (14oz) sliced beets
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 6 whole cloves, optional
• 8 hard-cooked eggs, shelled

Preparation

Step 1

Drain beets, reserving juice.
Add enough water to juice to measure 3/4 cup; place in a saucepan.
Add sugar, vinegar, cinnamon stick and cloves if desired; bring to a boil.
Remove from the heat. Place eggs in a bowl; top with beets.
Pour liquid over all. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves before serving.