Harvard Beets

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked diced beets
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Mix the sugar, salt and cornstarch. Add vinegar and water and stir until smooth. Cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add beets to the hot sauce and let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Just before serving, bring to a boil and add butter.