Red Cabbage & Apple Purée
Soft-braised red cabbage and apple with a vivid vinegar-balanced finish.

Soft-braised red cabbage and apple with a vivid vinegar-balanced finish.
Approximately 750 g
Ingredients
Batch
- Red cabbage, finely shredded600 g
- Apple, peeled, diced200 g
- Onion, sliced80 g
- Olive oil30 ml
- Water150 ml
- Red wine vinegar35 ml
- Salt4 g
Method
Sweat onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add cabbage, apple, water, vinegar and salt.
Cover and braise over low heat for 40 to 50 minutes until completely soft, stirring and adding a little water if needed.
Uncover to reduce excess moisture, then blend and pass finely.
Chef’s notes
- Acid gives a vivid purple colour. Pair with duck, pork or lentils.
- When scaling, adjust pan or tin size and work in batches where needed; cooking and proving times follow texture and temperature, not the portion multiplier.
Keeping
Cool promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate at 4°C or below. Use within 3 days. Reheat hot dishes thoroughly; prepare fresh garnishes at service.
Allergens and diet
Sulphites.
Vegan
Last refined · October 2026