Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs medium-sized fresh beets
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt
Directions:
Trim all but 1″ off the stem and root ends of the beets, do not wash, do not peel; remove any dirt with a paper towel; place in a baking pan and seal tightly with aluminum foil; bake at 400F for 1 hour.
When beets are cool enough to handle, remove roots, stems and skins; cut into 1/4″ dice, there should be about 3 cups; set aside.
Mix sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking; whisk until thickened, about 30 seconds; remove from heat and whisk in butter.
Add the beets and heat through; add salt to taste; serve at room temperature.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.