Ukranian Pickled Beets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (14 ounce) cans rosebud beets, drained but keeping 2/3 cup liquid reserved
1 cup vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
4 cloves
1/3 cinnamon stick

Preparation

Mix beet liquid, vinegar, sugar, salt and spices in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add beets and return to a boil, then remove from the heat.
Transfer beets to a jar and cover with liquid.
Marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, then serve.