Best Harvard Beet Cornbread Cakes Recipes

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HARVARD BEET CORNBREAD CAKES



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This cornbread was served buttered with Chicken Lentil Soup. Very good! Whip up a batch. It is quick and easy. Enjoy!

Provided by Tiffany Bannworth

Categories     Other Breads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c harvard beets (liquid included) (a jar)
2 c self rising cornmeal
1 c flour
1 can(s) cream corn
1 c dark brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 large egg
1/2 c oil (vegetable, canola, or coconut)
1/2 c whole milk

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to let flavors marry.
  • 2. Grease 2 cupcakes pans. (about 24 cakes) I like to use Baker's Joy spray.
  • 3. Bake at 325 until centers come clean when tested with a toothpick.

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



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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

HARVARD BEET CAKE



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A recipe from a friend in San Diego, Joyce with a real Texas accent. She asked me to try a slice of her "beet" cake and little did I know it is made with beets. My family loves it and none suspects the beets.

Provided by Esther Pearson

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c oil
3 eggs
2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 can(s) beets, finely chopped
1/2 c cottage cheese
1 c crushed pineapple
1/2 c coconut
1 c walnut pieces
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 c flour
2 tsp each - cinnamon and soda

Steps:

  • 1. Blend oil, eggs and sugar. Beat well or stir well
  • 2. Sift dry ingredients: flour,salt, baking soda, cinnamon. Add to 1st mixture. Then add rest of ingredients. Stir well.
  • 3. Grease & flour 9 x 13 inch pan. I use parchment paper. Bake 350 degrees 45 to 50 minutes. Cool and frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • 4. Cream Cheese frosting: 3/4 cup or 6 oz. cream cheese 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat all together and spread on cooled cake.

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

HARVARD BEETS



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This pretty side dish's bright, citrusy flavors are an ideal companion for down-to-earth entrees-and for people who usually shy away from beets. -Jean Ann Perkins, Newburyport, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (16 ounces) sliced beets
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Drain beets, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set beets and juice aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add vinegar, orange juice and beet juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Add beets and orange zest; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HARVARD BEETS



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If you use fresh beets, clean peel and boil until almost tender. Add other ingredients and complete recipe.

Provided by Shearyah Hawkins

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can beets
½ cup white vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 50.5 g

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

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