Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      pounds        fresh beets -- sliced
   1      pound         onions -- thinly sliced
   3      cups          cider vinegar
   3      cups          sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric
     1/2  teaspoon      whole cloves
   1      teaspoon      celery seed
     1/2  teaspoon      yellow mustard seed
   1                    bay leaf -- crumbled

Preparation:

Boil beets in water just to cover until a fork can barely pierce them. Mix vinegar, sugar, and spices in large kettle. Bring to a boil, add beets and onions, and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Pack beets and onions in hot, sterilized jars. Pour vinegar mixture over beets to within half inch of rim. Seal and process for 15 minutes in boiling water bath.