Beets In Citrus Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. young beets
1 1/4 c. liquid (from beets)
1 lemon
1 Tbsp. orange peel, freshly grated
2 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Cook beets whole until tender.
Drain, reserving liquid, peel and slice thin.
Pour liquid into pot.
Add grated peel, juice of 1 lemon, sugar, salt, cloves and orange juice concentrate. Dissolve cornstarch in just enough water to make smooth paste and add to mixture.
Beat mixture with whisk and cook until it becomes clear.
Add sliced beets and butter; heat.
Serve hot.
Serves 6 to 8.