Cinnamon Pickled Beets

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 servings

Description

This sweet and aromatic cinnamon pickled beets recipe has vibrant color and warm, spiced flavor. It's a cherished recipe, especially during the holidays.

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained with liquid reserved
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

Directions

1 Heat beet liquid, sugar, vinegar, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil and cook until sugar has dissolved, stirring constantly.
2 Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour mixture over sliced beets; stir to coat. Transfer beet mixture to a bowl; cover bowl. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight before serving.