Polynesian Beets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can sliced beets
1 (16 oz.) can pineapple chunks
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Drain beets and pineapple, saving liquid.
Cook liquid over medium heat to boiling point.
Mix last 5 ingredients into a smooth paste.
Stir a small amount of hot juices into paste, then mix with the rest of the juices, stirring until thickened.
Add beets and pineapple, mixing well.
Add butter or margarine. Simmer 20 minutes.
Serves 8 to 10.