1 red cabbage, finely shredded
2 bay leaves
5 star anise
½ tsp ground cinnamon
200ml vegetable stock or water
50g golden caster sugar 
75ml cider vinegar
2 apples, cored and cut into wedges

Step:

Place all the ingredients except for the apples in a large saucepan and season. Place over a medium heat, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 mins. Add the apples, then continue cooking for 15 mins until tender.