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Best Beets

Name: Best Beets
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup vinegar; 1/3 cup water or beet liquid; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 4 cups cooked, sliced beets; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash white pepper

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

4 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lucille Terry, Frankfort, Kentucky

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 11, 2023

I enjoy preparing this recipe because it gives me a chance to use the tender, fresh beets from our garden. It's so good and oh, so colorful! —Lucille Terry, Frankfort, Kentucky

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Best Beets

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup water or beet liquid
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 cups cooked, sliced beets
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper

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Directions

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In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Add vinegar and water; bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients; reduce heat to simmer. Heat through.