Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Beets Grandma's Harvard Beets 4.8 (201) 174 Reviews 15 Photos This Harvard beets recipe came from my Grandma and makes for a sweet and tangy treat. I have tried other recipes, but none are as flavorful as hers. By Pam Maxson Rodriguez Updated on August 19, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 15 15 15 15 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings ¾ cup white sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch ⅓ cup white vinegar ⅓ cup water 2 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained 3 tablespoons butter ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add beets to the liquid, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Stir in butter, salt, and pepper, and remove from the heat. Serve warm or chilled. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 324 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 185 Calories 6g Fat 34g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 185 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Sodium 328mg 14% Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 30g Protein 1g 2% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 148mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.