Beets (sm.)
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. water
2 c. vinegar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 tbsp. cinnamon

Wash beets. Leave 3 inches of tops on and roots. Cook until skins slip easily (about 15 minutes). Put in cold water Remove skins, top and roots. Pack beets into jars to within 1/2 inch of top. Make a syrup of the sugar, water, vinegar and spices. Pour boiling syrup over beets to within 1/2 inch of top of jar. Process 30 minutes in boiling water bath.