Pickled Beets

• 3-4 lbs small beets
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups vinegar
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 thinly sliced lemon
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves

1. Cook beets until soft.
2. Remove skins from beets and slice into round, even pieces.
3. Combine the sugar, water, and vinegar. After stirring well, spoon in the lemon and spices.
4. Pour over the beets and bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Serve or pack into canning jars.

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