Baked Beets

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 -4 medium unpeeled unwashed whole beets
• 1 1/2-2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2-1 teaspoon sugar
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper
• lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 baked beets: preheat oven to 400°.
• 2 trim roots and stems to 1/2", do not cut beets further!
• 3 ;do not wash beets!
• 4 ,if there is dirt that bothers you, wipe it off with a paper towel; moisture will cause the beets to steam and that is not what you want.
• 5 place beets in a casserole, cover with the lid and seal the entire casserole tightly with foil; bake at 400° for 60-90 minutes.
• 6 when beets are cool enough to handle, remove the roots and skins; if you're using the beets whole leave the tails on, otherwise remove them; the skin can be easily slipped off with your fingers.
• 7 beets are ready to be used in any recipe calling for cooked beets or try one of the two listed here.
• 8 dressed baked beets: put the skinned beets, whole, diced or sliced in a saucepan or skillet; add the butter, sugar, salt and pepper; heat and serve.
• 9 baked beets in cream: thinly slice skinned baked beets; heat in saucepan or skillet with cream, add salt and pepper; just before serving add lemon juice.