Kittencal'S Harvard Beets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (20 ounce) cans sliced beets (drain and reserve 2/3 cup the juice)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
1/2 cup vinegar
3 -4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse black pepper (or to taste)

Preparation

Drain the canned beets and reserve 2/3 cup of the juice.
In a medium saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and mustard powder (if using).
Add in 2/3 cup beet juice and vinegar; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly until simmering and thickened.
Mix in the butter until melted, then add/mix in the sliced beets.
Season with black pepper.
Delicious!