Jane's Beets in Orange Sauce

Serves 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3/4 cup orange juice [why not beet juice if using canned beets?]
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
3 1/2 cups sliced or diced beets

Melt butter, stir in cornstarch and add water slowly.
Add orange rind, orange juice, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
Add beets and heat.