Cinnamon-Spiced Beet Pickled Eggs
These Cinnamon-Spiced Beet Pickled Eggs are a family favorite, beloved for their vibrant color and unique sweet-spicy flavor profile. Infused with hints of cinnamon and cloves, they provide a delightful contrast to the earthy taste of beets. Perfect for adding to your lunchbox or serving at potlucks, these pickled eggs develop their flavor over five days, allowing the spices to penetrate deeply, ensuring each bite is a burst of deliciousness. They're not only an eye-catching dish but also a nutritious snack that's high in protein and low in calories, making them an ideal choice for health-conscious consumers.
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
red beets
1 (15-ounce can, drained)
brown sugar
1/4 cup (packed)
white vinegar
1/2 cup (none)
cold water
1/2 cup (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
whole cloves
4 (none)
cinnamon stick
1 small (none)
hard-cooked eggs
6 (shelled)
Instructions
1
Start by pouring the beet juice from the can into a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the brown sugar, white vinegar, cold water, salt, whole cloves, and the cinnamon stick. Stir the mixture occasionally and let it come to a simmer for about 8 minutes.
3
Once simmering, add the canned beets into the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the beets to heat through and release their flavors into the liquid.
4
Remove the shells from the hard-cooked eggs, and place them in a clean, sterilized container with a tight-fitting lid.
5
Carefully pour the hot beet liquid, along with the heated beets and spices, over the eggs until they are fully submerged. Ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the container.
6
Seal the lid tightly and store the container in the refrigerator.
7
For optimal flavor, let the eggs pickle for at least 5 days before enjoying. You can also add more hard-cooked eggs to the mixture as you use them up, allowing the new eggs to absorb the flavors.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cinnamon-Spiced Beet Pickled Eggs?
These are a nutritious snack beloved for their vibrant color and unique sweet-spicy flavor profile with hints of cinnamon and cloves.
How many hard-cooked eggs are needed?
The recipe requires 6 shelled hard-cooked eggs.
What type of beets should be used?
Use one 15-ounce can of red beets, drained.
How long do the eggs need to pickle for optimal flavor?
The eggs should pickle for at least 5 days for the flavors to penetrate deeply.
What type of vinegar is used in the brine?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of white vinegar.
How much brown sugar is included?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar.
Are the cloves whole or ground?
The recipe uses 4 whole cloves.
Does the recipe use a cinnamon stick?
Yes, one small cinnamon stick is used to infuse the liquid.
How much water is added to the mixture?
Add 1/2 cup of cold water to the beet juice mixture.
How much salt is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
What is the first step in the instructions?
Start by pouring the beet juice from the can into a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat.
How long should the brine simmer?
The brine mixture should simmer for about 8 minutes.
When should the beets be added to the pot?
Add the canned beets once the mixture is simmering and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Where should the pickled eggs be stored?
Seal the container tightly and store it in the refrigerator.
Can I add more eggs to the brine later?
Yes, you can add more hard-cooked eggs to the mixture as you use them up to absorb the flavors.
Are these pickled eggs high in protein?
Yes, they are described as a high-protein snack.
Is this recipe low in calories?
Yes, these pickled eggs are a low-calorie food choice.
What makes these eggs suitable for potlucks?
Their eye-catching vibrant color and unique sweet-spicy taste make them a great potluck dish.
Should the container be sterilized?
Yes, place the eggs in a clean, sterilized container with a tight-fitting lid.
How should the spices be distributed?
Ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the container when pouring the hot liquid over the eggs.
What is the flavor profile of the eggs?
They have a sweet-spicy flavor that provides a contrast to the earthy taste of the beets.
Is the beet liquid hot when added to the eggs?
Yes, carefully pour the hot beet liquid and heated beets over the eggs until they are submerged.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 ingredients in total for this recipe.
What is the preparation for the red beets?
The beets should be from a 15-ounce can and drained before use.
Are these eggs good for lunchboxes?
Yes, they are described as perfect for adding to a lunchbox.
What is the tag for the protein content?
One of the associated tags is high protein.
What temperature should the water be?
The recipe specifies using cold water.
What type of pot is used?
A medium-sized pot is recommended for simmering the juice and spices.
Does the recipe use white sugar?
No, it specifically calls for brown sugar.
Is the lid necessary for storage?
Yes, use a container with a tight-fitting lid to store the eggs in the refrigerator.