Best Beets

Name: Best Beets
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup vinegar; 1/3 cup water or beet liquid; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 4 cups cooked, sliced beets; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash white pepper

I enjoy preparing this recipe because it gives me a chance to use the tender, fresh beets from our garden. It's so good, and very colorful!

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup water or beet liquid
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 cups cooked, sliced beets
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper

Directions

In saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Add vinegar and water or beet juice; bring to a boil. Add all remaining ingredients; reduce heat to simmer. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 142 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Best Beets in Country Extra November 1990

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lambasio

Sep 2, 2011

I had never made beets before. Our neighbor brought a few over from his garden. I had always turned my nose up at beets when they were served at family gatherings. I tried this recipe, and it was wonderful! I never knew that I liked beets.
nancyphudson

Jan 31, 2011

Absolutely declicious and easy as can be!! I used 1/2 Cup of sugar and 2 Tbsp of butter. I also used fresh beets that I roasted in the oven.
havetomakedinner

Feb 10, 2010

This was a pretty good recipe. I used only half the butter and that was fine. Next time I think I will add a little lemon juice to the beet water.
FriedaG

Jan 25, 2010

I didn't think I liked beets until I ate some my mother-in-law prepared. I asked for the recipe and this was the one she gave me! That was nineteen years ago.