Best 8 Braised Red Cabbage With Caramelized Apples Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our braised red cabbage and caramelized apples, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delightful dish presents a vibrant fusion of sweet and tangy notes, where the earthy sweetness of red cabbage harmonizes with the luscious caramelized apples. The addition of aromatic spices, such as cinnamon and cloves, creates a warm and inviting aroma that fills the kitchen. As you savor each bite, the tender cabbage and apples melt in your mouth, leaving a trail of sweet and tangy delight. This recipe offers a vegetarian and vegan-friendly option, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Furthermore, we provide an alternative recipe for those who prefer a traditional German-style braised red cabbage, featuring a medley of apples, red wine vinegar, and juniper berries. Whether you're seeking a comforting side dish or a delectable main course, our braised red cabbage with caramelized apples promises an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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I love this recipe for braised red cabbage with apples. It's simple, and can be made in to a festive winter side dish if you add cinnamon and orange.

Provided by Kat O

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cabbage     Red Cabbage

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium orange, halved
1 medium head red cabbage, cored and diced (1-inch pieces)
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ medium onion, chopped
¼ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Juice one orange half. Remove and discard the peel from the second half, and cube the flesh.
  • Combine cabbage, apples, onion, vinegar, cinnamon, and salt in a large stock pot over low heat. Add orange juice and chopped flesh, then season with pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and has reduced, at least 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 639.4 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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This is an adaptation of a classic cabbage dish that I never tire of. The cabbage cooks for a long time, until it is very tender and sweet. I like to serve this with bulgur, or as a side dish with just about anything. You can halve the quantities if you don't want to make such a large amount.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, one pot, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large red cabbage, 2 to 2 1/2 pounds, quartered, cored and cut crosswise in thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tart apples, such as Braeburn or granny smith, peeled, cored and sliced
About 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the cabbage, and cover with cold water while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, lidded skillet or casserole, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until just about tender, about three minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar and cook, stirring, until the mixture is golden, about three minutes, then add the apples and stir for two to three minutes.
  • Drain the cabbage and add to the pot. Toss to coat thoroughly, then stir in the allspice, another 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and salt to taste. Toss together. Cover the pot, and cook over low heat for one hour, stirring from time to time. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt, and add another tablespoon or two of balsamic vinegar as desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 102, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
2 medium Granny Smith or other tart, firm apples, 1 pound total, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges
1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges
1 small (1 1/2 pounds) red cabbage, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges through the core
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium stockpot or Dutch-oven (at least 11 inches in diameter) over medium-high heat. Add sugar and salt, and stir to dissolve. Add apples and onion, in as close to a single layer as possible. Turn to coat in butter mixture. Let cook, shaking pan occasionally and turning over once, until sugar is beginning to caramelize and coat the apples and onions, about 10 minutes.
  • Add cabbage, vinegar, and water. Bring to just a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until cabbage is tender and liquid is reduced to a syrup, 25 to 30 minutes. If necessary, remove lid in the last 5 minutes and cook, uncovered, to reduce liquid to desired consistency; most of the apples will disintegrate.
  • Transfer cabbage and apples to a bowl and serve immediately.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head red cabbage, about 2 pounds
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, sliced
2 Granny Smith Apples, cored, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped dill, plus more for garnish
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Quarter the cabbage and cut away the core, then cut the quarters into thirds. Rinse in cold water and set aside. In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Saute the onion and apples for 2 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the chopped dill, bay leaves, cabbage, and broth. Cook for 5 minutes until it begins to wilt. Stir in the vinegar to preserve the red color. Add sugar, salt, and pepper and cook for 20 minutes until the cabbage is soft, stirring occasionally. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, thinly sliced
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 large or 2 small heads red cabbage (about 3 pounds), cored and thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into bite size pieces
2 to 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon until crisp, over medium heat in a large Dutch, that has a lid, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, cinnamon, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the apple, broth, vinegar, sugar, the remaining salt, and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Uncover; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the liquid has reduced to a sauce-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
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RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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A healthy side dish of braised cabbage with rich spices - a perfect Sunday roast or Christmas dinner accompaniment.

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red cabbage, finely shredded
2 bay leaves
5 star anise
½ tsp ground cinnamon
200ml vegetable stock or water
50g golden caster sugar
75ml cider vinegar
2 apples, cored and cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients except for the apples in a large saucepan and season. Place over a medium heat, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 mins. Add the apples, then continue cooking for 15 mins until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH CIDER & APPLES



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A great accompaniment to cooked meats, cold or hot.

Provided by Cathryn Evans

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Vegetable

Time 1h55m

Yield Serves 8 generously with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½kg red cabbage
2 onions, chopped
4 Granny Smiths apples, peeled and cored and chopped
zest 1 orange or 2 clementines
2 tsp ground mixed spice
100g light soft brown sugar
3 tbsp cider vinegar
300ml dry cider
25g butter

Steps:

  • Peel off the outer leaves from the cabbage and discard. Quarter the cabbage, removing the tough stem, then thinly slice. Arrange a layer of the cabbage on the bottom of a large saucepan, followed by some of the onions, apples, zest, mixed spice, sugar and seasoning. Continue to create layers until you have used up the ingredients.
  • Pour over the vinegar and cider and dot the butter on top. Bring to the boil then simmer with a lid on over low heat for 1½ hrs, until tender. The cabbage will keep for 2 days, covered, in the fridge or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in either a pan or in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLE AND ONION



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This side goes well with roasted pork or turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 Gala or Fuji apple, halved, cored, and sliced
1 head red cabbage (2 pounds), cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and apple; cook, stirring, until onion softens, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in red cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Add vinegar, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until cabbage is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • For a deeper caramelized flavor, use a variety of apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, use white wine vinegar or lemon juice instead.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the cabbage. Cook it in batches if necessary.
  • Taste the cabbage as it cooks and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
  • Serve the cabbage immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Braised red cabbage with caramelized apples is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It's perfect for a holiday feast or a weeknight dinner. The cabbage is tender and flavorful, and the apples add a sweet and tangy touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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