Instructions

  1. Leaving root and 1 inch of stem on beets, trim tops and scrub with a brush.
  2. Place in a large saucepan, cover with water.
  3. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
  4. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  5. Drain, cool.
  6. Trim off beet roots, rub off skins.
  7. Cut beets into cubes to measure 3 1/2 cups.
  8. Melt butter in a large nonstick frypan over medium heat.
  9. Add beets, rind, and next 4 ingredients, (rind through pepper.) Bring to boil, cook until liquid is the consistency of a thin syrup (about 12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  10. Sprinkle with almonds.