ROASTED BEETS IN OVEN RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190ºC/gas mark 5.
• Scrub the beetroot thoroughly to remove any dirt, then top and tail them.
• Cut them in 1cm (½ in) slices and toss them in oil.
• Place them in a roasting tin and cook in the oven for 25-30mins or until they are tender and a little bit charred on the edges.
• Season to taste and serve hot or cold.

Steps:

• Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 25-35 minutes. Remove from water; cool. Peel beets and cut into fourths., Place beets in a Dutch oven. Add sugar, water and vinegar. Place spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to beet mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Discard spice bag., Carefully pack beets into 4 hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Carefully ladle hot liquid over beets, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 35 minutes. Remove jars and cool.