Western New York Gingery Cider Beets Recipe
Description:
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delightful fusion of flavors in this Western New York Gingery Cider Beets recipe. Bursting with the natural sweetness of beets, enhanced by the zing of ginger and the richness of apple cider, this dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight meal or a festive Thanksgiving dinner, these cider-infused beets will surely steal the show.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Aggregated Rating: 5 (based on 1 review)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 378.1
- Fat Content: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 7.6mg
- Sodium Content: 72.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 90.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.3g
- Sugar Content: 78.4g
- Protein Content: 2.7g
Recipe Tags:
Fruit, Vegetable, Free Of…, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 7 medium-sized beets, cooked, peeled, and sliced
- 8 ounces apple cider
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton Lite Salt
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions:
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Prepare the Beets:
- Begin by cooking the beets until they are tender. Once cooked, peel and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
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Save Beet Juice:
- Save 1 cup of the beet juice for later use in the recipe.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine the white sugar, cornstarch, ground ginger, and the saved cold beet juice along with the apple cider.
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Thicken the Sauce:
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens to a desired consistency, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
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Incorporate Butter and Seasonings:
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and add the unsalted butter, Morton Lite Salt, and raisins. Stir well until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
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Add the Beets:
- Carefully add the cooked beet slices into the saucepan with the ginger-cider mixture.
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Heat and Serve:
- Return the saucepan to low heat and gently heat the beets in the sauce until warmed through. Ensure all ingredients are well combined.
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Serve Hot:
- Once heated through, serve the gingery cider beets hot, allowing the flavors to shine.
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of ginger according to your taste preferences.
- The addition of raisins adds a pleasant chewy texture and an extra hint of sweetness to the dish.
- These gingery cider beets can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before serving, making them a convenient option for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings.
