Step 1

1 Rinse the cabbage, then cut it into 8 equal wedges, discarding the section of core in each one

Step 2

2 Finely chop each wedge; a food processor can be used, but the cabbage pieces will be bigger

Step 3

3 Melt the butter in a large, heavy pot over medium heat

Step 4

4 Add the sugar, salt, water and vinegar; once the mixture comes to a boil, add the cabbage and toss to coat evenly

Step 5

5 Once the mixture begins to bubble at the edges, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook slowly for a couple hours, checking occasionally to make sure the liquid hasn’t boiled away

Step 6

6 If it has, add a little more water

Step 7

7 Shortly before serving, stir in the grated apple and currant jelly; cook for 10 minutes

Step 8

8 Serve warm or at room temperature