Side Dishes
Classic Harvard Beets
Posted: November 12
Time: 40 mins
Yield: 6 servings
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Tangy and sweet, Classic Harvard Beets is an old-fashioned recipe seeing a revival in dedicated fans. After tasting it, you'll see exactly what the hype is about: the beets are tender, bright, and fresh, gleaming an attractive ruby red across the table. You literally can't look away from it. Classic Harvard Beets is a vegetable side that brings out the best in the savory richness of the holiday table.
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 (15-ounce) cans sliced beets, drained
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a saucepan on the stove-top over medium heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and water.
Step 2
Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Lower the heat and add the beets and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
Step 4
After 30 minutes, add in the butter, salt, and pepper.
Step 5
Remove from the heat and serve warm! You can also serve chilled if you prefer!
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