Sweet-and-Sour Beets

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Posted by: Carla

 

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Sweet-and-Sour Beets

 

Recipe By :Reader's Digest Great Recipes for Good Health

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beets Side Dish

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 cups water

6 medium beets -- scrubbed, with tops trimmed

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

 

1. In a large heavy saucepan, bring the water to a boil; add the beets and

cook, covered, over moderate heat for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender.

Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. As soon as the beets are cool

enough to handle, peel them and cut them into slices 1/4 inch thick.

2. To the same saucepan, add the reserved cooking water and the vinegar. In a

small bowl, mix together the sugar and cornstarch and blend it into the

saucepan liquid. Add the cloves and pepper, set the saucepan over moderately

low heat, and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture

thickens slightly and turns clear.

3. Return the beets to the saucepan and heat through--about 3 minutes.

 

 

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