SWEET-TART HARVARD BEETS

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These saucy sweet-tart beets with their deep cherry color will have folks talking at your next dinner party! Serve them warm as a side dish or chilled in a salad with cottage cheese. -Nancy Griffin, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans (15 ounces each) whole beets
2 tablespoons whole cloves
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Drain beets, reserving 1-1/2 cups juice. Cut beets into wedges; set juice and beets aside. Place the cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, ketchup and salt. Add spice bag; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Discard spice bag., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved beet juice until smooth. Stir into sugar mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beets and vanilla; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tarek Rahoman
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Ramlah Umar
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These beets are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're sweet, tangy, and sure to please everyone at the table.


ami alone
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The beets are always tender and flavorful.


Quiet Storm Productions and Entertainment
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This is my go-to recipe for Harvard beets. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Fernando skillzexpert760
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can always count on it to turn out delicious.


Hajia Stadee
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These beets were so good, I ate the whole batch myself!


Fatemaakther Zia
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Overall, I thought the recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Tirsana Bikram
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The beets were a bit tough, even after cooking them for the recommended time.


Pri Qamar
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Umesh Babu
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Not bad! I thought the beets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Cavin Samuda
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The beets turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive.


Lokia Michael
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Easy to make and delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Masood Ahmad
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I've never been a big fan of beets, but this recipe changed my mind. The beets were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Joshua Sines
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These Harvard beets were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were sweet and tangy, with a perfect balance of flavors.