2 c. sugar
2 c. water
2 c. vinegar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon

Select small young beets, wash. Leave 3 inch tops and root. Cook until skins slip off easily. Pour in cold water. Remove skins, tops and roots. Combine all ingredients to make syrup; boil. Pack beets in jars within 1/2 inch of top. Pour boiling syrup over beets to within 1/2 inch of top of jars. Process 30 minutes in boiling water.