harvard beets

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32 Pinches
harrodsburg, KY
Updated on Jul 8, 2012

I know there are a lot of Harvard Beet recipes floating around. This is my version. Kinda sweet and sour at the same time. I take these to family reunions and make for some of my friends. I use canned beets.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield variable

Ingredients

  • - 2 cans of beets
  • - 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
  • - 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • - 1/4-1/2 cup sugar
  • - apple cider vinegar to taste
  • - salt and pepper if desired(i skip these)
  • - chopped onions if desired or about 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion

How To Make harvard beets

  • Step 1
    Melt margarine and add cornstarch to make a roux.
  • Step 2
    Drain beet juice into roux and stir until thick. You may need to add a little water. If you want to add onions now is the time.
  • Step 3
    Add sugar, then add vinegar to taste. It only takes a small amount.
  • Step 4
    Put beets in glaze and simmer for about 20 minutes or until beets are heated through.
  • Step 5
    Stir occasionally as they tend to stick.

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