2 lb Red cabbage, finely shredded 8 ea Juniper berries, crushed 1/4 pt Boiling water 1 ts Salt 8 oz Onions, chopped 8 oz Apples, chopped 2 oz Soft brown sugar 1 ts Caraway seeds 1 ea Bag bouquet garni 1 tb Cornstarch 3 tb Malt vinegar 1 tb Cold water 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"
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