Homemade Canned Spiced Pickled Beets Recipe

This homemade canned spiced pickled beets recipe will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters with its tangy yet sweet flavor. These pickled beets are perfect for adding to salads, sandwiches, or enjoying on their own as a delicious snack.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs beets, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1 tsp whole allspice
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 1 cinnamon stick

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, cloves, allspice, peppercorns, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.
2. Add sliced beets to the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, until beets are tender.
3. Using a slotted spoon, pack hot beets into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
4. Pour hot pickling liquid over beets, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles.
5. Wipe jar rims, place lids on jars, and tighten bands.
6. Process jars in a boiling water canner for 30 minutes.
7. Remove jars from canner and let cool on a towel-lined counter for 12-24 hours.
8. Check seals, label jars, and store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

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