Rotkohl or Spiced Cabbage

1 medium red cabbage

2 granny smith apples, grated

1 small onion, grated

2 Tbs oil

1/3 c sugar

enough water to moisten the bottom of the pan

1 bay leaf

5 whole cloves

1 whole cinnamon stick

1 pinch nutmeg

Simmer 1 hour in a covered electric frying pan (or a large saucepan). At the last minute, make a paste of 1 T flour and 1/2 c red wine vinegar and stir in. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf, cinnamon stick and cloves when you transfer it to a serving dish (or as you find them).