Spiced Red Cabbage and Apples

Transform your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Spiced Red Cabbage and Apples recipe! This cozy, slow-cooked dish combines the natural sweetness of tender red cabbage and crisp apples with a warm medley of spices, including cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a hint of brown sugar bring the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, while sautéed onions add depth to every bite. Ready in under an hour, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners alike. Serve it alongside roasted meats, hearty casseroles, or even as a stand-alone vegetarian side. Its striking color and irresistible aroma will make it an instant favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head (approximately 2 pounds) red cabbage
• 2 large (such as Fuji or Granny Smith) apples
• 1 medium onion
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and slice it in half. Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage into shreds.

Step 2

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into wedges.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the onion.

Step 4

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the sliced onion to the pot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 6

Stir in the shredded red cabbage and cook for another 2–3 minutes, tossing to combine with the onion.

Step 7

Add the apple wedges to the pot and stir well.

Step 8

Pour in the apple cider vinegar and sprinkle in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything to coat evenly.

Step 9

Add the water to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 10

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the mixture simmer gently for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if the pot becomes too dry during cooking.

Step 11

Once the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded, remove from heat.

Step 12

Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed, and serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1466.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	917.8

Total Fat 36.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 98.7mg	0%
Sodium 2838.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 95.1g
Protein 11.9g	0%

Vitamin D 6.7IU	0%
Calcium 481.5mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2765.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 61.8%