JUNIPER & APPLE RED CABBAGE

Juniper & apple red cabbage image

Try this twist on braised cabbage for Christmas Day, with juniper berries, orange zest, red onion and red apple for festive colour and flavour

Provided by Miriam Nice

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½kg red cabbage , quartered, tough core removed
2 red onions , sliced
4 red apples , peeled, cored and chopped
1 orange , zested
2 tsp juniper berries , lightly crushed
1 tbsp light soft brown sugar
60ml cider vinegar
250ml cloudy apple juice
25g butter

Steps:

Thinly slice the red cabbage, then put in a large saucepan along with the rest of the ingredients.
Bring to the boil, stirring regularly, then cover and cook over a low heat for 1 hr or until tender and the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally. Season to taste. Can be made ahead, covered and chilled for two days or frozen for up to one month. Reheat in a pan or in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium