Pickled Beets
["2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. whole allspice", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "3 1/2 c. vinegar", "1 1/2 c. water", "3 qt. peeled small beets", "2 cinnamon sticks"]
["Wash, drain and leave a 2-inch stem on beets. Cover with boiling water. Cook until tender. Peel. Combine all ingredients except for beets. Simmer 15 minutes."]
["sugar", "whole allspice", "salt", "vinegar", "water", "beets", "cinnamon sticks"]