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harvard beets

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jo Zimny
Ithaca, NY

Hands down, this is definitely my favourite way to eat beets. I tweaked this a bit to suit my tastes, but here is the basic recipe.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For harvard beets

  • FOR THE BEETS:
  • 2 c
    raw beets
  • water, 3/4 inch deep in the sauce pan
  • FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    beet juice or water
  • 2 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make harvard beets

  • 1
    Peel the raw beets. Dice.
  • 2
    Cook in a covered saucepan until tender, about 18-29 minutes depending on the size of dice.
  • 3
    In a bowl, mix the cornstarch and sugar.
  • 4
    Add the beet juice, or water slowly into the cornstarch/sugar mixture until you get a smooth paste.
  • 5
    Cook this over low heat until slightly thickened.
  • 6
    Add the vinegar and butter.
  • 7
    Stir into the beet mixture.
  • 8
    Enjoy!

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