Sm., young beets, cooked until tender (skins removed)
2 c. sugar
2 c. water
2 c. strong vinegar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 tbsp. cinnamon

Pack beets into clean hot jars to within 1/2 inch of top.

Make a syrup from rest of ingredients. Pour boiling syrup over beets to within 1/2 inch of top of jar. Process 30 minutes in hot water bath.