Beet Jelly and Pickled Beets

4 cups beet water

1 pkg. unsweetened Kool-aid (grape, raspberry, cherry, or strawberry)

1 pkg. MCP Pectin

4 cups sugar

Combine beet water, Kool-aid and pectin in 6-8 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 7 minutes. Add sugar all at once. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute. Remove from hear: skim. Pour into hot sterile jars and seal. Makes about 3 pints.

Pickled Beets

4 cups sugar

1 cup Red Wine Vinegar

1 cup White distilled vinegar

2 cups water

1 tsp cloves

1 tsp allspice

1 tbls cinnamon

Combine all ingredients, bring to a simmer, and simmer for 15 mins. Pour over beets that have been cooked until tender and packed in sterilized bottles. Process in a hot water bath for 5 mins.

Mischell Shapiro