Red Cabbage & Apples – Side Dish

2 lb Red cabbage, finely shredded

8 ea Juniper berries, crushed

1/4 pt Boiling water

1 ts Salt

8 oz Onions, chopped

8 oz Apples, chopped

2 oz Soft brown sugar

1 ts Caraway seeds

1 ea Bag bouquet garni

1 tb Cornstarch

3 tb Malt vinegar

1 tb Cold water

Place red cabbage, junipers, 1/4 c boiling water & salt in a large pot. Bring to the boil, cover & simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in remaining water, onions, apples,sugar, caraway seeds & bouquet garni. Cover & cook gently for 1 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Remove bouquet garni. Blend cornstarch with the vinegar & cold water till smooth. Stir into the cabbage & cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking. Sonia Allison, “Herbs & Spices”