Microwave Harvard Beets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cider vinegar
1 (16 oz.) can or jar red beets, reserve 1/2 c. liquid
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a 1-quart glass casserole.
Stir in vinegar and reserved beet liquid.
Cook in microwave oven 3 to 4 minutes at High or until mixture boils and thickens slightly; stir twice.
Add beets and butter to thickened sauce; stir.
Cook in microwave oven 2 to 3 minutes at High or until thoroughly heated; stir once.
Makes 4 servings.
Can also be made on stovetop.