Go Back
Sweet cabbage filling in a bowl.
Print

Sweet Cabbage Filling

Who hasn't heard of famous Czech kolache or buchty, iconic pastries filled with a variety of sweet fillings? I would like to introduce you to a less-known filling made with a fresh head of white cabbage, a fantastic vintage Czech recipe that is almost forgotten these days.
Course Sweet Pastry
Cuisine Czech
Keyword Cabbage recipes, sweet pastry
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 1 big cup
Calories 1248kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh cabbage (450 g) white or green
  • stick unsalted butter (75 g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (60 ml)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Remove the wilted outer leaves from the cabbage and cut out the tough stem. Finely chop the cabbage, preferably with a large chef's knife.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and mix it with the heavy cream. Transfer the chopped cabbage to the baking dish. Add the sugar, cinnamon, pepper, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
  • Place in an oven preheated to 350°F (177°C) and bake for about one hour. During baking, the cabbage will release water, which should almost evaporate by the end of baking. Stir from time to time to prevent the cabbage from burning. When finished, the filling should have a golden brown color.

Notes

  • The filling prepared according to the basic recipe is enough for about 10 buchty buns or 6 kolache pieces.
  • Allow the filling to cool completely before use. The best way to do this is to spread it out on a large cookie sheet and let it sit in a cold place.
     
  • How does this filling taste? The sweet cabbage filling is similar to shredded apple filling but has a pleasant nutty flavor. The potentially bland taste of the cabbage is lifted by the addition of spices such as ground pepper and cinnamon.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 1248kcal | Carbohydrates: 130g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 83g | Saturated Fat: 53g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 870mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 116g | Vitamin A: 3213IU | Vitamin C: 166mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 3mg