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Grandma's Harvard Beets

By: Pam Maxson-Rodriguez 
"This is my Grandma's recipes for tangy, sweet Harvard Beets. I have tried other recipes, but none are as flavorful as hers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (46)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 185 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by tfmh   view full review
Outstanding! Family loved them, no leftovers! Bought some fresh beets today and came home and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2009 by Kim   view full review
I used this for fresh beets. Peel and cut 6 medium beets and steam in a steamer basket for 25...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by GRAN4EVER   view full review
Outstanding flavor. My guests were crazy over the Harvard Beets and had to share the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Pixie60   view full review
We all think our own Grandma's recipes are the best, don't we? And you are so right. These are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by Brooksie   view full review
Wow these beets were sweet. I should have known when I put all of that sugar in the pan that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by PREDESTOGO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are really good, but too much sugar cut down to 1/3 cup.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2008 by snydel   view full review
I just made these beets. They were very good, however next time I think I will use less sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by Deci 31   view full review
I trimed the calories on this by using Splenda instead of sugar and margarine instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by Bren0725   view full review
These were very good except I would cut the butter out completely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by ginger s.   view full review
just like i remember my mother harvard beets. GREAT!!!!

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