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Beets in Orange Sauce

Name: Beets in Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 whole fresh beets; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; Dash pepper; 1 cup orange juice; 1 medium navel orange, halved and sliced, optional; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

To ensure your family eats their veggies, why not top your beets with an irresistible orange glaze! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Editor's Note: A 15-ounce can of sliced beets may be substituted for the fresh beets. Drain the canned beets and omit the first step of the recipe.

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Beets in Orange Sauce

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:35 min

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Ingredients

8 whole fresh beets
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash pepper
1 cup orange juice
1 medium navel orange, halved and sliced, optional
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

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Directions

1
Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice; place in a serving bowl and keep warm.

2
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pepper; stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange slices if desired and zest. Pour over beets.