Nippy Beets

I just love Beets!!!

Nippy Beets
Margaret E. Preter

1 can cut beets ( 1-pound)
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
2 Tablespoons onion, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup lemon juice

Drain beets. Reserve 1/4 cup liquid. Melt butter or margarine. Add onion and saute until transparent. Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and cloves. Stir into butter mixture. Blend in lemon juice and beet liquid. cook, stirring constatnly, until thickened. Add b eets and heat. Serves 4.