Passover Beet Preserves (Eingemachts)
3 lbs. beets
1 lb. honey
1 lb sugar
2 T ground ginger
juice of 1 lemon
½ lb almonds, blanched and sliced
Cook beets in water to cover. When soft, remove skins and cut into
thin strips. Bring honey, sugar, ginger and lemon to a boil and add beets. Turn
down heat very low and cook till thick, about 30 minutes or more. Do
not stir but shake pot to prevent scorching or sticking. Stir in almonds
and turn into jelly glasses or a stoneware crock.
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