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Beets In Orange-and-Lemon Sauce

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June 9, 2020

I happen to love beets. I found this recipe for Beets in Orange-and-Lemon Sauce in one of my old cookbooks. When I served it to my husband and daughter Grace, they took one bite and said "WOW"! I have to admit they were incredible. The fresh citrus gives it a wonderful tart flavor which works really well with the sweetness of the beets.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 55 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds beets

½ cup orange juice

½ cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1½ tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup butter

1 teaspoon orange peel, grated

1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated

Directions

1Gently wash beets, leaving skins intact: remove leaves.

2Place beets in large saucepan; cover with cold water; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain; cool. Peel; cut into ¼-inch slices.

3In the same saucepan, combine orange and lemon juices, vinegar, and cornstarch; stir until smooth. Bring to boiling, stirring; mixture will be thickened and translucent.

4Add sugar, salt, and beets; cook gently, uncovered, 10 minutes, or until heated through.

5Stir in butter and orange and lemon peels.

Recipe from McCall’s Cook Book,1963.

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4 Reviews

admin

June 13, 2020

How or warm because is has butter.

Laury

June 12, 2020

Would you serve this hot or cold?

admin

June 10, 2020

Sure, beets are sweet anyway. Leave it out and let me know!

Marcy

June 10, 2020

OMG! I too love beets and this sounds great! Do you think I could put in less sugar? Beet Borscht was my go-to favorite at the deli restaurant we used to go to in the 60’s.

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