RED CABBAGE AND APPLES

1 small head red cabbage, cored and sliced thin

3 medium apples, peeled and grated or diced very small
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp ground cloves
1 cup crisp-cooked and crumbled bacon, optional

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a slow cooker/crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours, stirring halfway through cooking time.

Before serving sprinkle with the bacon, if using (Makes it soooo good).

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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