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Orange Glazed Roasted Beets

Sticky, Sweet with delicious Orange flavor
Course Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine All-American
Keyword beets, orange, orange marmalade
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds fresh beets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2/3 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • juice from one orange

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, cover the beets with lightly salted water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, lower the heat and simmer, covered for 40 to 45 minutes or until almost tender. Drain, cool slightly. Peel by slipping off the skins while still warm. Quarter beets.
  • Roast Beets:
  • Spread beets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in a 425° oven for 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Make Orange Glaze:
  • In a small saucepan, stir together marmalade, cornstarch, honey, vinegar, cinnamon, orange zest and orange juice.
  • Heat over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Remove beets from oven, reduce heat to 350°
  • Pour orange glaze mixture over beets, stir to coat beets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, watch carefully.