Beets
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 roots. Cook until skins slip off easily. Put into cold water. Remove skins, tops, and roots. Combine all ingredients to make syrup and bring to boil. Pack beets into jars to within 1/2 inch of top. Pour boiling syrup over beet to within 1/2 inch of top of jar. Process 30 minutes in boiling water bath.