Hawaiian Beets

Submitted by Molly53

"Hawaiian beets with pineapple? That extra splash of flavor and light touch of sweetness helps make beets more appealing to younger family members. From an old newspaper clipping"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) cans whole beets, drained
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon light molasses
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Drain beets and pineapple separately; measure pineapple juice to make 1 cup (if needed add a little beet juice to make up any difference).
2. Combine juice, cornstarch, molasses and salt in pan; stir until lumps are gone.
3. Heat over medium heat until sauce thickens and is clear.
4. Add beets and heat until hot.
5. Just before serving, add pineapple; warm two or three minutes.