How do you make sugar from sugar beets?

1) Slice the sugar beets into cubes or large thin slices

2) Boil the beets in the water until the water looks the consistency of tea

3) Strain the beet chunks out of the water

4) Boil the beet tea-like water until the consistency of honey

5) Remove from heat and let cool

6) The sugar will crystallize on the bottom of the pan

7) Poor off the water to allow the crystals to dry

8) Break up the sugar crystals and store or use them

9) The syrup can also be used directly instead of waiting for the sugar to crystallize