Beets In Orange-And-Lemon Sauce
Created by dienia b on June 25, 2015
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 60m
- Recipe #19708
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beets
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
How to Make
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Step 1: Gently wash beets, leaving skins intact: remove leaves.
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Step 2: Place beets in large saucepan; cover with cold water; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain; cool. Peel; cut into 1/4-inch slices.
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Step 3: In the same saucepan, combine orange and lemon juices, vinegar, and cornstarch; stir until smooth. Bring to boiling, stirring; mixture will be thickened and translucent.
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Step 4: Add sugar, salt, and beets; cook gently, uncovered, 10 minutes, or until heated through.
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Step 5: Stir in butter and orange and lemon peels.