Best Easy Sweet Sour Beets Recipes

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EASY SWEET & SOUR BEETS



Easy Sweet & Sour Beets image

The slight sweet-sour flavor and hint of orange found in every bite make these beets hard to resist. They're a must on my family's Christmas menu. -Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-3/4 pounds whole fresh beets
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and quarter beets; keep warm. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in marmalade and butter until melted. Reduce heat to low. Add beets; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MICHELE'S SUPER EASY SWEET & SOUR PICKLED BEETS



Michele's Super Easy Sweet & Sour Pickled Beets image

I've loved beets since I was a child, and so does my husband. These are his favorite, during the summer when our beets are still growing. Since it's too early to start canning beets, I have an alternative method so you can enjoy pickled beets all summer and all year long! The directions are explained by using one can of beets....

Provided by Michele Wallace

Categories     Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 can(s) sliced beets
2 large red onions
1 1/8 c sugar
1 bottle white vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. For each can of beets, pour liquid in can into a clear glass measuring cup. There should be 1 cup of liquid. Pour 1/2 of this liquid down drain. You won't be saving this or using it.
  • 2. To the 1/2 cup of liquid that remains in the clear glass measuring cup, add 1/2 cup of white vinegar.
  • 3. Add 3 Tablespoons of sugar to the 1 cup of liquid in the glass measuring cup. Pour this solution into a clean pint mason jar.
  • 4. Add the sliced beets from one can and sliced red onion, add as much red onion as you would like. Screw or clamp mason jar closed. Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
  • 5. Tips:
  • 6. DO NOT PUT IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, IT WILL STAIN.
  • 7. DO NOT SAVE LIQUID FOR NEXT CAN. MAKE NEW!

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