Swedish Red Cabbage and Apples
This traditional Swedish recipe for red cabbage and apples is often served during the holidays. It is seasoned with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cloves and allspice. Be sure to serve it warm.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 green apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 large onion, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced
- 2 pounds red cabbage, shredded (weight is approximate)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons lingonberry jam or current jam
Instructions
- Melt butter in a heavy, large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add apples and onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add in cabbage and stir frequently for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in sugar, vinegar, salt, cloves, and allspice. Cover and cook until cabbage is crisp-tender about 10 minutes more.
- Uncover and add apple juice and lingonberry jam. Bring back to a slow simmer and cook 5 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Food.com