5 lb. beef brisket, first cut
1/2 c. honey
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
3 c. apple juice
1/4 c. raisins
1 sm. red apple, peeled and diced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place brisket in a two inch deep roasting pan and cook uncovered for one hour. Combine honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and apple juice. Pour over the roast. Cover pan and cook 2 - 2 1/2 more hours or until tender (water may be added to pan if necessary). In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the raisins and apple. Let sit a few minutes before slicing. Serve with the apple raisin gravy from the pan. Serves 15-20.