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

Select small young beets. Wash. Leave 3 inches of tops on and roots. Cook until skins slip easily (about 15 minutes). Pack beets into jars to within 1/2 inch of top. Pour boiling syrup over beets to within 1/2 inch of top of jars. Syrup made from adding all ingredients above. Process 30 minutes in boiling water bath.