Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

This was the perfect side dish for our Oktoberfest meal. Perfect use of apples three ways:  cider, cider vinegar and fuji apples.   Thanks Epicurious.com

1 garlic clove, smashed

3 T. unsalted butter

2 lb. red cabbage, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

1 Gala or Fuji apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/2 cup unfiltered apple cider

1/2 t. caraway seeds

2 whole allspice (optional), crushed

1 1/2 T. apple-cider vinegar

Cook garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add cabbage, apple, cider, caraway, allspice (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.

Add vinegar and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.