Sweet and Tangy Beets

Name: Sweet and Tangy Beets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds small fresh beets, peeled and halved; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 7 hours YIELD: 6 servings.

Fresh beets are delicious when combined with aromatic spices and a hint of orange. These have the ideal balance of sweet and sour flavors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 pounds small fresh beets, peeled and halved
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves

Directions

1. Place beets in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Mix sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in orange juice and vinegar. Pour over beets; dot with butter.
2. Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose cloves; tie securely with string. Place bag in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until beets are tender, 7-8 hours. Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 214 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

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