Harvard Beets Recipe

By paulmartinjr

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 can (16 ounces) sliced beets
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 2 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 2 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 1 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Preparation

Step 1

Drain beets, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set beets and juice aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add vinegar, orange juice and beet juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Add beets and orange zest; heat through.
Yield: 4-6 servings.

Originally published as Harvard Beets in Taste of Home
December/January 1994, p13