Pickled Beets

This recipe is from Elpha Hougland Blossom.

PICKLED BEETS

1 quart vinegar                                                        

3 cups white or brown sugar

1 Tbsp broken stick cinnamon 

1 Tbsp mustard seed

1 Tbsp whole cloves                                               

1 Tbsp allspice

½ tsp salt

Let come to a boil.  Add small or sliced beets.  Let simmer for 5 minutes.  Put 1 clove garlic—sliced into sterilized jars.  Pack in beets.  Pour hot syrup over them.  Seal.  Process 5 minutes in a hot water bath.

Recipe shared by Sheila.