Classic Harvard Beets Recipe: A Sweet and Tangy Delight

Name: Classic Harvard Beets Recipe: A Sweet and Tangy Delight
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 0.75 cup white sugar; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 0.33333334326744 cup white vinegar; 0.33333331346512 cup water; 2 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained; 3 tablespoons butter; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon pepper

This Harvard beets recipe, passed down from my Grandma, offers a uniquely sweet and tangy experience. While I've experimented with other recipes, none match the rich flavor of hers.

Total time40 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time35 mins
Yield6

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
In a saucepan, mix together sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Incorporate the beets into the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Stir in butter, salt, and pepper. Take off the heat and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 185 kcal
Fat Content: 6 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 30 g
Sodium Content: 328 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 15 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g