This pretty side dish’s bright, citrusy flavors are an ideal companion for down-to-earth entrees—and for people who usually shy away from beets. —Jean Ann Perkins, Newburyport, Maryland
Drain beets, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set beets and juice aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add vinegar, orange juice and beet juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Add beets and orange zest; heat through.
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Judy
Dec 8, 2020
Followed recipe. It was simple,quick and ingredients I already had. The taste is great. I’m not one to tweak a recipe and then post a review. This recipe is a keeper
Roland
Oct 23, 2020
I like to make Harvard Beets as well, especially when the beets are small and sweet. I like to pick them, roast them, slip the skins, slice them and add them to the sauce. Sometimes for variety I use raspberry-flavored vinegar to enhance the flavor profile. Any flavored vinegar would probably be good. YUMMM!!
Derek
May 16, 2020
I really enjoyed this recipe. As someone who doesn’t like beets it was a good twist. But I’m wondering if you added cranberries if that would elevate it. The flavor profile matches and it would make it so that every bite wasn’t a beet.
specialone
Feb 20, 2010
I found this to be a great flavor to enhase the beets.
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Followed recipe. It was simple,quick and ingredients I already had. The taste is great. I’m not one to tweak a recipe and then post a review. This recipe is a keeper
I like to make Harvard Beets as well, especially when the beets are small and sweet. I like to pick them, roast them, slip the skins, slice them and add them to the sauce. Sometimes for variety I use raspberry-flavored vinegar to enhance the flavor profile. Any flavored vinegar would probably be good. YUMMM!!
I really enjoyed this recipe. As someone who doesn’t like beets it was a good twist. But I’m wondering if you added cranberries if that would elevate it. The flavor profile matches and it would make it so that every bite wasn’t a beet.
I found this to be a great flavor to enhase the beets.