- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minute. Add the beets to the liquid, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Stir in butter, salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Serve warm or chilled.