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Grandma's Harvard Beets

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

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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.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 185 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by GRAN4EVER 
Outstanding flavor. My guests were crazy over the Harvard Beets and had to share the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by tfmh 
Outstanding! Family loved them, no leftovers! Bought some fresh beets today and came home and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2009 by Kim 
I used this for fresh beets. Peel and cut 6 medium beets and steam in a steamer basket for 25... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by Brooksie 
Wow these beets were sweet. I should have known when I put all of that sugar in the pan that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by PREDESTOGO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These are really good, but too much sugar cut down to 1/3 cup. MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by ginger s. 
just like i remember my mother harvard beets. GREAT!!!! MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Pixie60 
We all think our own Grandma's recipes are the best, don't we? And you are so right. These are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by Deci 31 
I trimed the calories on this by using Splenda instead of sugar and margarine instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2008 by snydel 
I just made these beets. They were very good, however next time I think I will use less sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by Bren0725 
These were very good except I would cut the butter out completely... MORE

 
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