Easy As 1-2-3 Harvard Beets

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   In small saucepan, combine the ONE tablespoons cornstarch, the TWO tablespoons sugar and the THREE tablespoons vinegar (get it, 1-2-3?)! Stir.

2. 2

   Drain the can of beets, reserving the liquid. Add 1/2 cup of the liquid to the pan.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring till thickened and bubbly.

4. 4

   Add 1 tablespoons butter and salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Add drained beets and heat in the sauce till hot through.