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    Home » Side Dishes

    Sautéed Cabbage and Apples

    LAST UPDATED: September 2, 2020 PUBLISHED: September 2, 2020 By Pam Greer 10 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Cabbage and apples are the perfect combination in this easy and quick side dish!  Every delicious bite is bursting with flavor! 

    Apples are sautéed in butter, then get a sweet and tangy boost from apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, caraway seeds and allspice.  Add some thinly sliced cabbage, some more butter and in a few minutes you have the perfect fall (or anytime) side dish! 

    Top with crunchy pomegranate seeds and fresh dill for the final pop of flavor! 

    Red and white skillet with cabbage, apples, pomegranate seeds and fresh dill.

    I don't know when you are reading this, but I am typing it on the first day of September. To say that I am ready for fall to get here would be an understatement.

    The weather may not be cooperating, hello temps still in the 90's, but I'm moving forward with food and recipes.

    Like this sautéed apples and cabbage. Sure apples and cabbage are available year round, but don't they just feel like fall? Nothing beats a crisp fall apple.

    I've made plenty of braised apples and cabbage, but when I saw this one in an old October 2018 issue of Cooking Light, it just looked so pretty. The addition of the pomegranate seeds and the fresh dill, was intriguing.

    Oh peeps, it was everything I imagined it would be. So good.

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    Four apples on a wooden cutting board.

    Ingredients

    Apples - most people will tell you to use a firm tart apple (like a Granny Smith) for sautéing. I agree, they do a good job, however, I am also a firm believer in using what you have. And what I had was an assortment of 4 different apples that I found in my crisper drawer.

    Cabbage - again, a lot of the sautéed apples and cabbage recipes call for purple cabbage. However, I was thinking about using this for a Christmas side dish and I wanted to use green cabbage to play against the red apple peels and the pomegranate seeds.

    Apple cider vinegar, caraway seeds, brown sugar, butter and allspice.

    Pomegranate seeds (arils)- I almost skipped them and I'm so glad I didn't. They added the perfect crunch and pop of bright flavor. Sometimes I buy pomegranates and seed them myself, but it's so much easier to just buy the containers of the pomegranate seeds in the produce section.

    Fresh Dill - again, I was thinking I might skip this, but it added such an herby freshness.

    Photo collage showing apples and cabbage being sautéd and dill being chopped.

    Instructions

    Core and thinly slice the apples. Then add them to a skillet (I love my enameled cast iron) along with butter and sauté for about 5 to 6 minutes.

    While the apples are sautéing, thinly slice the cabbage. You could use a food processor, but I find it just as easy to slice it with a knife.

    When the apples have softened, add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, caraway seeds and allspice. Cook for about a minute, then add the cabbage, more butter and salt and pepper.

    Cook for just a couple of more minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted. Finely chop the fresh dill, while the cabbage is cooking.

    Serve topped with the dill and the pomegranate seeds.

    Cabbage, apples, pomegranate seeds and fresh dill in an enameled cast iron skillet.

    I admit it, sometimes I am a lazy cook. Omitting garnishes, because, it seems like effort.

    This recipe is a prime example of how the garnishes make all the difference. All I had to do was sprinkle on the pomegranate seeds and finely chop some dill and just look at it!

    Not only did it taste amazing, but it looked fantastic! Everyone kept commenting on how pretty it was. And it was so easy, ready in under 30 minutes.

    This would be light and welcome side dish for Thanksgiving and with the green and red pops of color, perfect for a Christmas side dish!

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    Apples and cabbage in a red skillet.
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    5 from 16 votes

    Sautéed Cabbage and Apples

    After a quick sauté in butter and spices, crisp tender apples and cabbage are topped with pomegranate seeds and fresh dill.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 106kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups apple thinly sliced wedges
    • 3 teaspoons butter unsalted
    • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
    • ⅛ teaspoon allspice ground
    • 3 cups cabbage thinly sliced
    • salt and pepper
    • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
    • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 ½ teaspoons of the butter over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the apples and sauté them for about 5 to 6 minutes or until they start to soften.
    • Add the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, caraway seeds and ground allspice and sauté for about a minute.
    • Add the cabbage and rest of the butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
    • Serve topped with the pomegranate seeds and fresh dill.

    Notes

    This is so pretty, it would be perfect for a Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish. 

    Equipment

    Enamel Cast Iron Braiser

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Sara says

      September 11, 2021 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious side dish and lovely flavor~ Enjoyed this with chicken and rice, yum!

      Reply
      • J Kjer says

        November 01, 2022 at 7:31 pm

        Two minutes to cook the cabbage? That's ridiculous.

        Reply
        • Pam Greer says

          November 02, 2022 at 9:50 am

          It is very thinly sliced, like a slaw. It is still crisp tender after 2 minutes, you can cook it longer if you'd like.

    2. Toni says

      September 04, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I really loved the combination of flavors! Really good!

      Reply
    3. Chef Dennis says

      September 03, 2021 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it!

      Reply
    4. AngelicClowder says

      September 02, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      Fantastic fall dish!

      Reply
    5. Nart at Cooking with Nart says

      September 02, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Cabbage and apples...who would have thought this would go so well!

      Reply
    6. Bless my food by payal says

      September 02, 2020 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      Cabbage and apples are never heard combo. I can well imagine how delicious it could be. Awesome.

      Reply
    7. Toni Dash says

      September 02, 2020 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great side dish idea!! Perfect combination.

      Reply
    8. Kelli says

      September 02, 2020 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful dish for fall! It has just the right amount of sweetness. While easy enough for a weeknight dinner, I'm putting this on my list for a Thanksgiving side dish idea as well!

      Reply

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