Pickled Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Wash beets.
2. 2
   Leave 1 inch of stem and top root to prevent bleeding.
3. 3
   Cover with boiling water and cook until tender. Combine all ingredients, except beets; simmer 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Pack beets into jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
5. 5
   Remove cinnamon from liquid.
6. 6
   Pour boiling hot liquid over beets.
7. 7
   Adjust lids. Process 30 minutes in boiling water bath.
8. 8
   Makes about 6 pints.