Braised Red Cabbage with Apple

5.0 · 6 ratings
This braised red cabbage with apple offers a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savoury flavours, enhanced by a touch of red wine for depth and brightness. With its rich colour and layered taste, this traditional German-inspired dish is perfect for colder months. Often served as part of festive meals, it pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes for a cozy and balanced plate.
  • Total: 1 hr + 5 min
  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cook: 45 min

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Hang Truong - Nov. 9, 2026, 11:53 p.m.

Can I make this recipe a head of time and serve later? And keep it in the fridge? Thanks for the recipe.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Nov. 10, 2026, 3:29 a.m.

Hii Hang, yep you can store this one in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days! As a heads-up, just in case you haven't seen it already, our mobile app includes storage notes in the “Directions” tab and also on the final slide of the “Make” step-by-step instructions. Happy cooking 💛✨

Hang Truong - Nov. 10, 2026, 6:25 a.m.

Thank you so much. Yup, I see it now. My bad.😅


sophie - Dec. 13, 2025, 6:35 p.m.

I added two bay leaves and red whortleberry-jam - that’s how we eat it in my german family. It’s delicious with mashed potatos but even better with Potato“Klöße“🫶🏻

PUL small logo PUL Team - Dec. 13, 2025, 9:54 p.m.

Mmm this sounds incredible, Sophie 🤤 thanks for the pairing idea as well!


Danielle B - Nov. 4, 2025, 12:11 a.m.

Hands down the best use for a head of red cabbage. I’m sure it’s delicious with mashed potatoes (and I’m excited to try them together) but right right now I’m just eating it straight out of the pot like it’s dessert!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Nov. 4, 2025, 1:34 a.m.

Ahh so excited to hear this, Danielle! Thank you for the glowing review ☺️


Yuliia Soloviova - May 3, 2025, 10:40 p.m.

The best stewed cabbage I have ever eaten in my life! 💯 unexpected combination of ingredients for me, but it appears to be a delicious dish!

Thank you for the recipe♥️


nohya Amande - March 12, 2025, 9:52 p.m.

It's so good! And easy to cook, we'll make it again! First time we ate it with pasta, which was ok, and second time with mashed potatoes, which was absolutely the best!! I think from now on I'll only make it with mashed potatoes, the pairing is so nice!


Tina - Feb. 2, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

I would love to try this, is there any alternitive to the wine that you can recommend? (I don't like the tast of it, so I wouldn't want to buy a whole bottle). Thank you in advance!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 2, 2025, 5:35 p.m.

Hi Tina! We haven't tried though we imagine you could substitute the wine with vegetable broth, unsweetened grape juice, or just a splash of apple cider vinegar for acidity. Just be sure to give the recipe a taste and adjust it if needed 🤗

Tina - Feb. 4, 2025, 4:47 p.m.

All right thank a lot!

Danielle B - Nov. 4, 2025, 12:10 a.m.

I also don’t cook with red wine so I just used a half cup of water with a bit of red wine vinegar. It turned out delicious!!

Tina - Nov. 4, 2025, 6:46 p.m.

Good to know this worked out aswell thank you!


Sarah - Dec. 25, 2024, 5:09 p.m.

So delicious! 😍 And surprisingly easy to make! Had so much fun cooking it... and eating it 😉😅 everyone enjoyed it as well. Definitely saving this recipe for next Christmas!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Dec. 25, 2024, 8:41 p.m.

Thank you so much, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear everyone enjoyed it and that it was fun to make (and eat 😉)


Naome Howe - Dec. 8, 2024, 12:24 a.m.

Such a delicious dish. Sweet and tart and crave-able. And so easy to make! 🤤

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