Best 8 Honey Harvard Beets Recipes

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**Discover the Sweet and Savory Delight of Honey Harvard Beets: A Culinary Journey of Flavors**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with Honey Harvard Beets, a classic American dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. These tender and vibrant beets, bathed in a luscious honey-infused glaze, offer a symphony of textures and tastes that will elevate any meal. Let's delve into the world of Honey Harvard Beets and explore the various recipes that capture its essence. From traditional methods to innovative twists, we'll guide you through the art of creating this delectable side dish that complements a wide range of main courses. Get ready to savor the goodness of Honey Harvard Beets and impress your family and friends with this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK HARVARD BEETS



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We grow beets in our own garden, and they're so good in this recipe. They have such a nice flavor and are very pretty when served.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups sliced raw beets or 2 cans (16 ounces each) sliced beets
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, place raw beets and enough water to cover. Cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. (If using canned beets, drain and reserve 1/4 cup juice.) , In another saucepan, combine sugar, flour, vinegar and reserved beet juice. Cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in beets, salt and butter. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA'S HARVARD BEETS



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This is my Grandma's recipes for tangy, sweet Harvard Beets. I have tried other recipes, but none are as flavorful as hers.

Provided by Pam Maxson Rodriguez

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained
3 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minute. Add the beets to the liquid, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Stir in butter, salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 328.1 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

HARVARD BEETS, GRANDMA CALLS EM GLAZED BEETS



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This recipe has been in my family for years. Passed down from Grandma White. She called them "Glazed Beets" so Glazed Beets they remain! Some people might call them "Harvard Beets" A very good recipe.

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Vegetables

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 16 oz. canned beets, sliced or diced
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp corn starch
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp 3-4 tablespoons vinegar
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Drain beets, reserve 1/3 cup of juice.
  • 2. In a saucepan, combine sugar,cornstarch,and salt. Stir in beet juice and vinegar, cook and stir over medium heat untill thickened and bubbly.
  • 3. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  • 4. Add beets and butter, heat thru. Serve. Enjoy delicious Harvard beets!

HARVARD BEETS



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If you use fresh beets, clean peel and boil until almost tender. Add other ingredients and complete recipe.

Provided by Shearyah Hawkins

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can beets
½ cup white vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Drain the beet liquid into a medium saucepan. To the liquid add vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; stir in beets and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 50.5 g

CLASSIC HARVARD BEETS



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These tangy Harvard beets, so named for their color, are cooked in a thickened sweet and sour sauce made with vinegar and sugar.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium whole beets (about 1 pound, or 4 cups cooked, sliced beets)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 to 3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • To make with fresh beets, wash the beets and leave an inch of stem and root end on them.
  • Put the beets in a saucepan, cover with water, and add about 1 teaspoon of salt per quart of water and bring the water to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and boil for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
  • Drain the beets and let them cool.
  • Then slip off the skins.
  • Slice the beets to your desired size.
  • Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  • Whisk in the vinegar and water and cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened.
  • Add the sliced cooked beets and the salt and freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir the butter into the beets and serve them hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HARVARD BEETS



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Categories     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Spring     Parade

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds fresh beets, trimmed
2/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Simmer the beets, covered in salted water, until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid.
  • 2. When the beets are cool enough to handle, slip off the skins and cut the beets into a 1/4-inch dice. You should have about 6 cups of diced beets. Set aside.
  • 3. In a medium-sized pot, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and reserved beet liquid. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Whisking constantly, cook for 30 seconds or until thickened. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until melted.
  • 4. Stir in the diced beets and cook to heat through. Season with salt. Serve at room temperature.

BEETS WITH HONEY



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Easy and different from Harvard Beets Use Rosebud, Sliced, or Diced beets. If you don't have apple cider vinegar use white

Provided by Shahana

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons liquid honey
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon margarine
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can beets, drained

Steps:

  • Put cornstarch in saucepan and slowly blend in cold water.
  • Add vinegar, honey and margarine; cook slowly, stirring, unil thick.
  • Add beets (use rosebud, sliced or diced) and stir to coat; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 151.3, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 34.4, Protein 2

HARVARD BEETS FOR THE FREEZER (OR RIGHT AWAY)



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The only way to eat beets! When I harvest my beets in the fall I always make up a few batches of this for the freezer-they're just as good reheated and it's a wonderful quick veggie for winter! To prepare fresh beets, I cover them with water, cook for 30 minutes to an hour till tender, then peel and cube. This recipe is a Swedish family tradition. The long cooking time includes the time the beets need to marinate.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 cups beets, cooked and cubed
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water in a pot and boil 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the beets, toss to coat.
  • If you are freezing: put one batch in a quart size bag or container, and make a note to add 2 tablespoons butter when reheating.
  • If you are eating them now: Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, add the butter and reheat to the boiling point.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 100.3, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 23.4, Protein 1.5

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm beets. Look for beets that are smooth, round, and free of blemishes. Avoid beets that are wilted or have soft spots.
  • Trim the beets. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the beets, leaving about 1 inch of stem attached. Peel the beets with a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife.
  • Boil the beets. Place the beets in a large pot of boiling water. Bring the water back to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Make the honey Harvard sauce. While the beets are boiling, make the honey Harvard sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, vinegar, water, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Glaze the beets. Drain the beets and add them to the honey Harvard sauce. Stir to coat the beets evenly. Serve the beets immediately or chill them for later use.

Conclusion:

Honey Harvard beets are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed year-round. They are easy to make and can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion. Whether you serve them as a simple side dish or as part of a more elaborate meal, honey Harvard beets are sure to please everyone at the table.

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