3 lb Fresh beets   OR
2 cn Shoestring beets (12 oz.)
1 c  Sugar
4 oz Blanched,shredded almonds
1 1/2    Lemons
1 1/4 c  Honey
1 ts Ginger (or less to taste)

Boil, peel and grate fresh beets on large grater, or use shoestring beets.
Bring sugar and honey to a rolling boil; add beets, lemon juice and rind.
Cook 30 min. Add ginger and cook until thick, about 30 min. longer. Add
almonds, cook for 5 min. stirring often.