Tangy Braised Cabbage

Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons Butter
1 large Onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 large tart apple, peeled, cored, finely diced
1/2 head of cabbage, coarsely chopped or shredded, about 8 cups
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup apricot preserves or apple jelly
salt, to taste

Preparation:
In a large saucepan or electric skillet, or Dutch oven, heat butter over low heat; add onion and apple; sauté for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft. Add cabbage, pepper, and vinegar; and preserves or jelly; toss to blend well. Cover tightly and simmer slowly over low heat for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until cabbage is very soft and tender. Add salt to taste.