Oleta Houston'S Pickled Beets
["2 c. sugar", "2 c. white vinegar", "1 tsp. allspice", "1 thinly sliced lemon (optional; I do not use!)", "2 c. water", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 Tbsp. cinnamon"]
["Cook beets until tender. Dip into cold water.", "Peel off skins.", "Make the syrup.", "Pour the above syrup mixture over the beets and simmer 15 minutes.", "Pack into sterilized jars and seal."]
["sugar", "white vinegar", "allspice", "lemon", "water", "cloves", "cinnamon"]