Pickled Eggs and Beets

Name: Pickled Eggs and Beets
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) whole beets; 12 hard-boiled large eggs, peeled; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup cider vinegar

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Red beets act as a natural dye for these pickled eggs and beets. They look gorgeous on salads and make the most vibrant deviled eggs for Easter appetizers or snacks.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) whole beets
12 hard-boiled large eggs, peeled
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup cider vinegar

Directions

Drain beets, reserving 1 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). Place beets and eggs in a 2-qt. glass jar.
In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water, vinegar and reserved beet juice to a boil. Pour over beets and eggs; cool.
Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 egg: 168 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Ever since I can remember, my mother served this pickled egg recipe at Easter. It was a tradition that my family expected. I made them for my granddaughter the last time she visited and they were all gone before she left. —Mary Banker, Fort Worth, Texas

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