Vinegar Coleslaw with Apple

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 large head cabbage, chopped or shredded fine
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 green or red bell pepper (or a combination), finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno, or to taste, optional
• 2 large sweet apples, peeled and cored
• Salt and pepper, as needed to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil; continue boiling until sugar is well dissolved.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and let cool slightly, stir in the celery seed and mustard seed; set aside.

3. 3

   Place the chopped cabbage in a large bowl and add the carrot, bell pepper, celery, onion and jalapeno; toss.

4. 4

   Shred apples on the larger holes of a grater; add to the cabbage mixture, toss and immediately pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage mixture; stir.

5. 5

   Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for several hours before serving, stirring occasionally.