10 med. beets
2 gallons water
10 c. sugar
1 cake compressed yeast
1/2 lb. raisins
1 slice lemon
1 slice orange
2 slices toasted bread

Wash and cut up beets; do not peel. Boil in the water until tender. Let cool. Add sugar, raisins, orange and lemon slices. Spread yeast on toast. Place face down in wine. Let stand 2 weeks or longer. Pretty pink color; does not taste like beets