Beet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   To cook beets, wash and drain.
2. 2
   Leave 2 inches of stems and the top roots.
3. 3
   Cover with boiling water and cook until tender. Combine all ingredients except beets; simmer 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Pack beets into hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
5. 5
   Remove cinnamon. Bring liquid to boil.
6. 6
   Pour boiling hot over beets, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
7. 7
   Adjust caps.
8. 8
   Process pints and quarts 30 minutes in boiling water bath, about 6 pints.