1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch (may have to add a little more to thicken enough)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. vinegar
1 c. beet juice (or whatever the can of beets holds)
1 lb. (diced) cooked or canned beets

Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt in one quart saucepan. Add vinegar, beets and liquid. Micro on high (covered) 6 minutes, stirring during last three minutes until it comes to a boil and starts to thicken. Serves 4.