It caramelizes the sugars in the beets, giving them a sweeter and more concentrated flavor.

I love beets, but cooking them at home can be hit or miss in the flavor department.

I was so smitten that I bought therestaurants cookbookjust for the beet recipe!

plate of sliced roasted beets

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Once I learned this trick, I never looked back.

Roasting beets at a higher temperature caramelizes their natural sugars, making them sweeter and more concentrated in flavor.

If youre worried about them burning, dont be.

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How To Roast Beets Using the High-Heat Method