Beets in Citrus Sauce

1 1/2 to 2 lb. very young beets
1 1/4 c. liquid from beets
1 lemon
1 Tbsp. orange peel, freshly grated
2 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. butter

Cook the beets whole until just tender. Drain, reserving liquid; peel and slice thin (or slice equivalent amount of canned beets). Pour liquid from the beets into a pot; add the grated orange peel, sugar, salt, cloves and frozen orange juice concentrate. Dissolve the cornstarch in just enough water to make a smooth paste and add that also. Beat the mixture lightly with a whisk and cook until it becomes clear. Add the sliced beets and
the butter; heat it through, correct the seasoning and serve very hot.
Serves 6 to 8.

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