SHARON'S DELICIOUS BEETS WITH PINEAPPLE

Sharon's Delicious Beets with Pineapple image

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh beets, washed and trimmed (leave 1 inch of stem on and root)*
2 Tbsp brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1 (8.75 oz) can pineapple tidbits with syrup (1 cup)
1 Tbsp butter or margarine (or vegetarian replacement)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
*or, a 1 pound can of sliced beets, drained (2 cups)

Steps:

1. Cook washed and trimmed fresh beets in boiling salted water, until done. Test with a fork. Drain cooking water off & let the beets cool slightly. (Wear gloves to prevent staining your hands.) Skins will slip off, when they are rubbed. Cool more, if needed. Cut off top with stems & bottom with root. Slice in even slices. *Or, use sliced canned beets, that have been drained.
2. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt, in a saucepan. Stir in pineapple (with syrup). Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles. (If you use pineapple in water/juice, instead of syrup, don't use as much of the liquid and add 1-2 tsps. more of cornstarch.)
3. Add butter, lemon juice, and sliced beets. Cook over medium heat, for about 5 minutes, or until hot. Serves 4.