Crock Pot Hen in Cherry Juice and Delicious Fruits

Ingredients

for the crock-pot

• 1 (5 1/2 lb)  hen
• 2 cups juicy juice cherry juice
• 3 tablespoons jamaican allspice
• 1 cup green dried apple
• 1/2 cup dried apricot
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3 prunes

for the sauce

• 1/2 cup dried apricot
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup prune
• 2 cups juicy juice cherry juice
• 1 tablespoon jamaican allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 cup roasted sliced almonds

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare hen to be cooked (make sure to wash and remove anything you don't want to eat, but leave the skin on).

2. 2

   Stuff approximately half of the fruit required for the crock pot inside the hen, and place in crock pot breast up.

3. 3

   Add cherry juice, allspice, and remaining fruit to the crock pot.

4. 4

   Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

5. 5

   For the sauce: Add all of the ingredients listed to small sauce pan and bring to boil.

6. 6

   Let boil for 3-4 minutes and reduce heat to a medium simmer. Cover.

7. 7

   Let simmer for about 20 minutes until fruit looks plump and juice looks more like a light sauce.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool.

9. 9

   Serve meat what ever way looks good to you. I shredded the hen and drizzled with reduction. Wonderful for main course as is or on top of a green salad. Great left overs! Throw into some wholegrain bread for a delicious lunch. Hope you enjoy!