Beet Pickles

2 c Sugar

2 c Water

2 c Cider vinegar

1 ea Thinly sliced lemon

1 ts Cinnamon

1 ts Cloves

1 ts Allspice

~--------- SYRUP: Wash Beets and leave a 1" stem. Cook with a little salt until tender. Drop in cold water to slip off skins. Slice or cube. Bring syrup to a good boil, add beets and boil again. Pack in sterile jars with syrup and seal immediately.