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Harvard Beets
Tara Noland
These Harvard Beets are something to treasure. I have been a beet lover my whole life. Even as a child, I adored the sweet and sour flavor of Harvard Beets from a can, but now I share with you this recipe.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course
Side Dishes
Cuisine
American
Servings
12
-14 Servings
Calories
84
kcal
Ingredients
4
15 oz cans sliced beets, reserve 2/3 cup juice
2
tablespoons
cornstarch
¾
cup
granulated sugar
½
cup
white vinegar
1 ½
teaspoons
salt
4
tablespoons
unsalted butter
Chopped fresh parsley
to taste
Instructions
Mix the beet juice with cornstarch and set aside.
In a pan, add the beets, juice, sugar, vinegar, and salt to a pan. Gently stir.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. The sauce will become slightly thick and shiny.
Stir butter into the beets, continuing to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Equipment
SENSARTE Nonstick Sauce Pan Set with Lid, 1.5QT + 2.5QT Saucepan with Handle Swiss Granite Coated, Stay-cool Handle, Induction Compatible, PFOA Free
dokaworld Glass Mixing Bowls - Nesting Bowls - Space-Saving Glass Bowls with Lids Food Storage - Set of 5 Stackable Microwave Glass Containers - Storage Bowls with Lids Bpa Free - Bowls for Cooking
OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup
Notes
See the post for additional information and tips.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
Calories:
84
kcal
Carbohydrates:
14
g
Fat:
3
g
Saturated Fat:
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
9
mg
Sodium:
237
mg
Sugar:
12
g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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