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Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. red cabbage

• 4 oz. butter

• Salt and pepper

• 8 oz. eating apples

• Ground cinnamon

• 1 Tbsp. castor sugar

• 1 Tbsp. vinegar

Method

1. Remove damaged leaves. Cut cabbage in quarters, removing stalk and thick ribs. Wash well and chop coarsely.

2. Place cabbage in casserole; season with salt and pepper and a good pinch of cinnamon. Sprinkle with vinegar.

3. Cut the butter into small pieces and mix through cabbage. Cover with greased paper or foil and lid.

4. Cook in a moderate oven (375 F. - Gas Mark 4) for 1 hour.

5. Peel apples; remove core and pips. Sprinkle with sugar.

6. Arrange pieces of apples, evenly through cabbage. Cook for a further 30 minutes.

Courtesy of member Rena Platt, House of Lancaster Cookery Book, 1986