Orangy Harvard Beets Recipes

ORANGE HARVARD BEETS

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper into a 1 quart pan, stir the beet liquid, vinegar and orange concentrate into sugar mixture.cover and cook 5-7 minutes or mixture is glossy and slightly thickened, stirring twice.
• Add sliced beets and heat till hot.
• Sprinkle orange rind over to before serving.
• Keeps well in the refrigerator.

HARVARD BEETS

Steps:

• Drain the beet liquid into a medium saucepan. To the liquid add vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; stir in beets and cook until heated through.

HARVARD BEETS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Place beets in a 3 qt slow cooker. 2. In a small bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in orange juice and vinegar. Pour over beets 3. Place cloves on a double thick piece of cheesecloth, bring corners together and tie with cooking string. Place bag in slow cooker. 4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until tender. Remove spice bag and serve.

FRESH BAKED HARVARD BEETS

Steps:

• Trim all but 1" off the stem and root ends of the beets, do not wash, do not peel; remove any dirt with a paper towel; place in a baking pan and seal tightly with aluminum foil; bake at 400° for 1 hour.
• When beets are cool enough to handle, remove roots, stems and skins; cut into 1/4" dice, there should be about 3 cups; set aside.
• Mix sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking; whisk until thickened, about 30 seconds; remove from heat and whisk in butter.
• Add the beets and heat through; add salt to taste; serve at room temperature.

QUICK HARVARD BEETS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, place raw beets and enough water to cover. Cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. (If using canned beets, drain and reserve 1/4 cup juice.) , In another saucepan, combine sugar, flour, vinegar and reserved beet juice. Cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in beets, salt and butter. Simmer for 10 minutes.

GRANDMA'S HARVARD BEETS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minute. Add the beets to the liquid, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Stir in butter, salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Serve warm or chilled.