Ingredients
1 cup sliced fresh beets2 tablespoons sugar3/4 teaspoon all-purpose flour2 tablespoons white vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons butter
Preparation
Place beets in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon cooking liquid; set beets aside.
In the same pan, combine the sugar, flour, vinegar and reserved liquid. Cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in the beets, salt and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.