Beets in Orange/apricot Sauce

We love beets...DH doesn't really care for sweet vegies..but I love them!! This is one I throw together..I save 1/2 lb plain for DH...and this is what I do to mine

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  small fresh beet
• 1  orange
• 1⁄2 cup  apricot preserves
•  Grand Marnier

Directions

1. Cook the beets until tender in boiling salted water, drain, slip the beet skins off with your fingers.
2. Zest and segment the orange, remove the pith and seeds.
3. In a small sauce pan heat the apricot preserves and mix in the orange segments with the liqueur, simmer for a couple of minutes.
4. Place the beets in a serving dish, smother with sauce and garnish with orange zest.
5. This actually is plenty for 2 -- I generally freeze half.