Lorraine D. Hebler

Harvard Beets

By Lorraine

Super easy recipe for classic Harvard Beets. Enjoy this old-fashioned vegetable side dish for your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.If your gang is anything like mine, they want the same line-up of stars, year after year, on the Thanksgiving buffet table. Not everyone likes everything, but all want their favorite food as part of the cast. So, especially for my husband, this ancient recipe for Harvard beets is included.
 

Super easy recipe for classic Harvard Beets. Enjoy this old-fashioned vegetable side dish for your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

 

Harvard Beets

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Yields 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 16-ounce cans sliced beets
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS:

Drain  beets, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.

In 2- quart sauce pan, mix vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, salt and liquid until smooth; add butter.

Over medium heat, cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Add beets and cook just until heated through, stirring occasionally.

 

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Comments

  1. Brandi says

    My sister loves beets. She's been trying for years to convince me to try them cooked. I'll have to email her your recipe.

    Reply

  3. Winnie says

    We loooooooove beets, and this looks great! Just looking at the wonderful color and I'm hungry

    I'd like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

    Reply

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