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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Ingredients:
5 pounds fresh beets |
12 whole cloves |
2 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon |
2 bay leaves |
2 sprigs fresh dill |
2 cups cider vinegar |
2 cups sugar |
1 cup water |
Directions:
1. Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub well. Place in a large stainless steel saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 35 minutes or until beets are tender. Drain. Cover with cold water; drain again. Let cool. Trim off stems and roots; rub off skins. Cut beets into 1/4- inch-thick slices; pack into hot sterilized jars.
2. Combine spices, vinegar, sugar, and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Strain syrup; discard spices.
3. Pour hot syrup over beets, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Cover with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Process in boiling-water bath 30 minutes.
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