beets in orange sauce

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Glenda Moore
Spring Hill, KS

I really like this for a change I grow beets every year and I always pickle them. I think of this as more of a Christmas dinner item, probably the color.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For beets in orange sauce

  • 8 sm
    beets, fresh , ( canned)
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • dash
    pepper
  • 1 c
    orange juice
  • 1 md
    orange, halved-sliced
  • 1/2 tsp
    orange peel, grated

How To Make beets in orange sauce

  • 1
    Place Beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice; place ina serving dish and keep warm.
  • 2
    In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pepper, stir in the orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minuted or until thickened. Removefrom the heat; stir in orange Slices and peel. Pour over beets.
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