Harvard Beets

 

Farmer’s Market

 

4   medium-size beets (2 cups sliced)

 

Remove greens leaving a 1-inch stem.  Cut tap root to 1-inch.  Rinse under cold running water and drain.    In a saucepan, cover and cook whole beets over medium heat for about 40 minutes or until tender.  Drain, reserving ¾  cup cooking liquid.  Rinse with cold water, trim off beet roots and rub off skin.   Slice beets ¼-inch thick and spoon into a serving bowl. 

 

Sauce

¾  cup reserved cooking liquid

2   tablespoons granulated sugar

2   tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1   tablespoon cornstarch

1   tablespoon butter

     Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 

 

Whisk together cooking liquid, sugar, vinegar and cornstarch in a saucepan.  Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.  Remove from heat and whisk in butter.  Pour hot sauce over beets and stir gently.

Yield:  4 servings.  

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist     www.recipeladies.com

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