Harvard Beets

Name: Harvard Beets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 lb. medium-sized beets (about 12); 1 bay leaf; 4 allspice berries (optional); 6 whole cloves; 1/2 c. raspberry or cider vinegar; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. honey; 1 Tbsp. mustard seed; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter or margarine

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Harvard Beets – a delicious recipe with beets, bay leaf, berries, cloves, raspberry, cornstarch. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

2 lb. medium-sized beets (about 12)
1 bay leaf
4 allspice berries (optional)
6 whole cloves
1/2 c. raspberry or cider vinegar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. honey
1 Tbsp. mustard seed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter or margarine

1
Trim beets 1/2 inch above the stems and place in large saucepan.
2
Cover with water and add bay leaf, allspice berries (if using) and the cloves.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until tender.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. medium-sized beets (about 12), 1 bay leaf, 4 allspice berries (optional), 6 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Harvard Beets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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