1 gal. sliced beets, cooked and skinned
2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. allspice
3 1/2 c. vinegar
1 stick cinnamon
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. cloves

Put all ingredients, except beets, in pan and boil 15 minutes. Add beets and boil 5 minutes longer. Then they can be canned.