2 c. cooked sliced beets
1 onion, sliced
1/2 c. water (or beet juice)
1/2 c. vinegar
1 tbsp. brown sugar
6 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

Tiny whole beets may be used if desired. Combine the onion, water, vinegar, brown sugar, spices and salt. Bring to boil and boil 2 minutes. Pour over beets and let stand overnight.