The Amish Cook: Amish Church Red Beets
 
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Serves: 1 jar
Ingredients
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups beet water (water that was used to cook the beets)
  • 2 cups vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
Instructions
  1. Wash beets, cook in water until tender.
  2. Remove skins (they will easily slip off).
  3. Cut beets into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Pack into jars.
  5. Combine syrup ingredients and pour over the beets filling up to the neck.
  6. After putting on lids. Hot water bath for 10 minutes.
  7. (Editor’s Note: canning is a part of Amish culinary culture and the recipe is included as insight into that culture.
  8. For proper canning techniques, please contact your local extension agent or consult the USDA.gov website).
Recipe by Amish 365 at https://www.amish365.com/the-amish-cook-amish-church-red-beets/