HARVARD BEETS

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Harvard Beets
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Ingredient

  • 29 oz (2 cans) BEETS, CANNED, SLICED, INCL LIQUIDS
  • 1 tsp CLOVES GROUND
  • 3 tbsp CORNSTARCH
  • ¼ c WATER COLD
  • ¼ c SUGAR GRANULATED
  • ¼ tsp SALT
  • 2 tbsp VINEGAR DISTILLED
  • 4 Tbsp BUTTER UNSALTED

Instructions

METHOD

  • Drain beets; reserve liquid for use in Step 2 and beets for use in Step 6.
  • Take reserved liquid and add water to equal 2 cups. Add cloves to liquid; bring to a boil.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in cold water; add to boiling liquid. Cook for 5 minutes; stirring constantly until thick and clear.
  • Add sugar, salt, vinegar, and butter to thickened mixture, stir until blended.
  • Add drained beets to sauce