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Traditional Harvard Beets

Ingredients

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  • 11/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained
  • 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the beets to the liquid, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat.
  3. Stir in butter, salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Serve warm or chilled.

Keywords: beets, side dishes