Sweet Baked Beef Brisket

1 (4 pound) boneless beef brisket, trimmed of fat
2 - 3 tablespoons dried herb blend
2 large onions, thickly sliced
2 1/2 cups apple juice
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
3 tablespoons raisins
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Place beef brisket in a 13 x 10-inch shallow roasting pan. Thoroughly and evenly coat brisket with herb blend. Top with onion.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 1 hour, or until onions turn brown.

Mix apple juice, honey and spices, pour over brisket, cover tightly with foil, return to oven and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F or until brisket is tender. Remove brisket to warm platter. Skim fat from juices.

To make gravy, combine water and cornstarch. Add to juices in pan. Pour cooking juices into a saucepan, add apple and raisins, bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes until apples are tender, about 5-8 minutes. Slice brisket against the grain, spoon sauce over meat and serve.

Serves 8.