3 #303 cans sliced beets or about 6 c. cooked, sliced beets (reserve 1 1/2 c. liquid)
1 c. sugar
1 c. vinegar, cider
2 tbsp. cornstarch
24 whole cloves
3 tbsp. ketchup
3 tbsp. cooking oil, optional
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 1/2 c. reserved juice
Dash salt

Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Include beets and the reserved beet juice. Cook for 3 minutes over medium heat, or until the mixture thickens. Let cool and store in the refrigerator. Delicious alone or in salads.