2 c. (about 1 lb.) young beets
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
3 whole cloves
Sm. piece cinnamon stick

Wash beets; cut off leaves and stems. Leave on about 1 inch of root end. Cook until tender. Peel beets. Boil all remaining ingredients together for 10 minutes. Let beets stand in this liquid for at least a day, refrigerated.