Red Cabbage & Apples

Ingredients

2 lb cabbage
8 juniper berries
1/4 pt boiling water
1 ts salt
8 oz onions
8 oz apples
2 oz soft brown sugar
1 ts caraway seeds
1 bag bouquet garni
1 tb cornstarch
3 tb malt vinegar
1 tb water

Instructions

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"