Ingredients

  • 1 (5 1/2 lb) hen
  • 2 cups juicy juice cherry juice
  • 3 tablespoons jamaican allspice
  • 1 cup green dried apple
  • 12 cup dried apricot
  • 12 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 prunes
  • 12 cup dried apricot
  • 12 cup dried cranberries
  • 13 cup prune
  • 2 cups juicy juice cherry juice
  • 1 tablespoon jamaican allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 18 cup roasted sliced almonds

Method

  • Prepare hen to be cooked (make sure to wash and remove anything you don't want to eat, but leave the skin on).
  • Stuff approximately half of the fruit required for the crock pot inside the hen, and place in crock pot breast up.
  • Add cherry juice, allspice, and remaining fruit to the crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • For the sauce: Add all of the ingredients listed to small sauce pan and bring to boil.
  • Let boil for 3-4 minutes and reduce heat to a medium simmer.
  • Cover.
  • Let simmer for about 20 minutes until fruit looks plump and juice looks more like a light sauce.
  • Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool.
  • 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!