Best Viennese Beet Preserves Recipes

CARROT REDUCTION

Steps:

• Simmer the juice until it has reduced by 1/2. Some brands (or homemade) will separate. Just whisk vigorously to re-combine.
• Add the rest of the ingredients. Heat and whisk to combine, simmering to desired viscosity.

ROASTED BEET JAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Peel beets and cut into wedges. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast 50-60 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, rinse two 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of the lemon; stand lemon upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from lemon. Cut in half. Thinly slice half of lemon and remove seeds (save remaining half for another use). Place cinnamon and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string., Place beets in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large saucepan. Add sugars, maple syrup, ginger, salt, sliced lemon and spice bag; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until thickened. Remove from heat; discard spice bag. Cool slightly., Fill containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

HEARTY WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH LEFTOVER LAMB AND SHAVED FENNEL

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in your soup pot and add the onions, garlic, thyme and rosemary. I just add the herbs whole and pull out the stems at the end.
• When the onions become soft, add the tomatoes and lamb. Cook until the tomatoes begin to break apart and then add stock (5 min.).
• Season and simmer until meat is tender. This should be only about 20 minutes.
• Add the beans, mashing part of them to thicken soup. Cook until hot throughout. Check seasoning.
• Serve with a sprinkling of shaved fennel, red onion and chopped, fresh parsley and a drizzle of your best extra-virgin olive oil.

VIENNESE BEET PRESERVES

Steps:

• Cook whole beets in boiling water until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Let cool, peel and dice.
• Combine diced beets, sugar and ginger in medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat 30 minutes.
• Add chopped lemon and continue cooking until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in almonds.
• Transfer to jars with tight-fitting lids and seal.
• Store in cool dark place. To be safe process in boiling water for 10 minutes.