Best Canned Harvard Beets Sweet Recipes

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EASY AS 1-2-3 HARVARD BEETS



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Make and share this Easy As 1-2-3 Harvard Beets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Maven in the Making

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar (white or cider)
1 (15 ounce) can beets, drained (sliced, julienned, or diced)
1/2 cup beet juice, from the liquid in the can
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, combine the ONE tablespoons cornstarch, the TWO tablespoons sugar and the THREE tablespoons vinegar (get it, 1-2-3?)! Stir.
  • Drain the can of beets, reserving the liquid. Add 1/2 cup of the liquid to the pan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring till thickened and bubbly.
  • Add 1 tablespoons butter and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add drained beets and heat in the sauce till hot through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 144.4, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 19.8, Protein 2.5

QUICK HARVARD BEETS



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We grow beets in our own garden, and they're so good in this recipe. They have such a nice flavor and are very pretty when served.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups sliced raw beets or 2 cans (16 ounces each) sliced beets
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HARVARD BEETS (SWEET SOUR RED BEETS)



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Make and share this Harvard Beets (Sweet Sour Red Beets) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vinegar
3 cups beets (canned)

Steps:

  • Mix together the dry ingredients.
  • Add vinegar and water and stir until smooth.
  • Cook 5 minutes.
  • Add beets and let stand desired minutes. (Can marinate in fridge overnight or just while you prepare other dishes).
  • Before serving, heat to boiling point and add butter.
  • Serve warm.

CANNED HARVARD BEETS RECIPE - (3.5/5)



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Provided by á-1244

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 lbs fresh beets, trimmed w 2" top left on
1 to 1 1/3 c sugar
8 t cornstarch
1 c cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Simmer beets until tender enough to peel and cut (40 min). reserve liquid. cut beets uniformly. Boil sugar, starch, vinegar, 3 c beet juice. Whisk until thick. Fill pt jars leaving 1/2" head space. Seal and process 30 min. Add thick pat butter and salt when serving.

SWEET AND SOUR BEETS



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These are pretty much like Harvard beets, you can use canned beets slices (use one can) for this, or fresh cooked beets, I prefer the fresh cooked! also adjust the sugar to taste. You can double this recipe if desired, don't omit the orange zest, it really adds a kick to the beets!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water, that you used to cook the beets with
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 cups cooked beets (sliced or diced)
1 tablespoon butter
1 -2 teaspoon grated orange zest
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together the sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in a little of the wine or vinegar to make a smooth paste.
  • Slowly drizzle in the remaining wine or vinegar and the water (adding all the liquid at once can produce lumps in the cornstarch).
  • Transfer the mixture to a saucepan; cook over low heat stirring and scraping bottom of the pan often.
  • Cook until liquid is clear (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in cooked beets, butter and orange zest; stir until the beets are heated through.
  • Season with black pepper is desired.

GRANDMA'S SWEET AND SOUR BEETS



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These can also be called Harvard Beets. My Welch-Irish Grandma loved root vegetables, including beets. This recipe is tasty and simple.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp butter
6 medium beets, cooked and sliced in 1/4 inch thick rounds
you can substitute 2 (16 ounce each) cans of beets, drained, for the fresh beets in this recipe

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan, over high heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and vinegar. Mix well and bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in butter. When butter is melted stir in beets. Cook until beets are heated through.

HARVARD BEETS



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Make and share this Harvard Beets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vinegar
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon butter
2 cups sliced, cooked beets (, , canned is fine)

Steps:

  • In med saucepan, mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
  • Add vinegar and water.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Add butter and beets.
  • Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.2, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 363.8, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 9.9, Protein 1.4

GRANDMA'S HARVARD BEETS



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

Provided by Pam Maxson Rodriguez

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained
3 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 328.1 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

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