Instructions: Trim fat from meat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat on all sides in hot oil. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Cut up any large pieces of dried fruit.

In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart electric crockery cooker, place fruit and onion. Add browned meat. Sprinkle with allspice; add apple juice. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or until meat is tender. (Or, cover and cook on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or until meat is tender.)

Makes 6 servings.

Test Kitchen Tip: Dont confuse the fruits in this recipe with dried fruit bits. Look for the packaged mixture of regular-size dried fruits.

Description: "Youll notice a subtle touch of fruit and spires in this alternative to savory pot roasts."

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