SPICED CRAN-APPLE BRISKET

Spiced Cran-Apple Brisket image

"Kids seem to love this recipe the most, although every adult who tastes it becomes an instant fan as well. The apple and cranberry flavors are perfect for fall." -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (4 pounds)
1/2 cup apple butter
1/4 cup ruby port wine
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium tart apple, peeled and cubed
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/3 cup dried apples, diced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Cut brisket in half; place in a 5-quart slow cooker., In a large bowl, combine the apple butter, wine, vinegar, pepper and salt. Stir in the tart apple, celery, onion, dried apples, cranberries and garlic. Pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein. Diabetic Exchanges