Harvard Beets

 INGREDIENTS 

2 - 16 oz. cans sliced beets *
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

 DIRECTIONS 

1. Drain beets, reserve 1/4 cup of the juice.
2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, vinegar and reserved beet juice. Cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in beets, salt and butter. Simmer for 10 minutes.

* 3 cups sliced raw beets can be substituted. In a saucepan, place raw beets and enough water to cover. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.