Best Orange Harvard Beets Recipes

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CLASSIC HARVARD BEETS



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These tangy Harvard beets, so named for their color, are cooked in a thickened sweet and sour sauce made with vinegar and sugar.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium whole beets (about 1 pound, or 4 cups cooked, sliced beets)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 to 3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • To make with fresh beets, wash the beets and leave an inch of stem and root end on them.
  • Put the beets in a saucepan, cover with water, and add about 1 teaspoon of salt per quart of water and bring the water to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and boil for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
  • Drain the beets and let them cool.
  • Then slip off the skins.
  • Slice the beets to your desired size.
  • Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  • Whisk in the vinegar and water and cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened.
  • Add the sliced cooked beets and the salt and freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir the butter into the beets and serve them hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

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

ORANGE HARVARD BEETS



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Make and share this Orange Harvard Beets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup beet juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
16 ounces sliced beets, drained
1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper into a 1 quart pan, stir the beet liquid, vinegar and orange concentrate into sugar mixture.cover and cook 5-7 minutes or mixture is glossy and slightly thickened, stirring twice.
  • Add sliced beets and heat till hot.
  • Sprinkle orange rind over to before serving.
  • Keeps well in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 119.3, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 37.7, Protein 3.1

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.

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