Easy Sweet & Sour Beets

Name: Easy Sweet & Sour Beets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-3/4 pounds whole fresh beets; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1 tablespoon butter

The slight sweet-sour flavor and hint of orange found in every bite make these beets hard to resist. They’re a must on my family’s Christmas menu. —Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina

Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds whole fresh beets
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and quarter beets; keep warm.
Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in marmalade and butter until melted. Reduce heat to low. Add beets; heat through.