Red Cabbage with Apples

From the 1998 KLO dinner — Germany

Red Cabbage with Apples

• 2 tart red apples, sliced
• 3 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 medium head red cabbage, coarsely shredded (about 8 cups)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Cook apples and cabbage in butter in Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.