Ann's Radcliffe Beets

Ann's beets are flavored with orange, wine vinegar, and a little butter. These make a delicious and nutritious side dish to any main meal.

Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 (15 oz) can beets, sliced or diced
1 orange
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup reserved beet juice
pinch salt and pepper

Instructions:

Pour off 1/3 cup beet juice from the can and reserve. Heat beets in remaining liquid until simmering. Drain.

Meanwhile, wash orange and pare thin strips of peel from skin. Slice peel into lengthwise threads and set aside. Squeeze 1/3 cup orange juice and add to reserved beet juice.

Combine cornstarch, sugar, seasoning, vinegar, beet/orange juice mixture and peel in medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened.

Add drained beets and butter to pan and heat about 5 minutes.

Serve immediately.
Serves 4.
From A. Conway