1 tbsp. flour
3-4 lb. beef brisket (first cut) flat half, boneless
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. apple juice
1/4 c. honey
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. raisins
1 apple, sliced

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Shake 1 tablespoon flour in large (14 x 20 inch) oven cooking bag and place in 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Prick brisket with fork on both sides. Sprinkle with salt. place brisket, fat side up, in bag.

Combine apple juice, honey and spices. Pour over brisket. Close bag with nylon tie. Make 6 (1/2 inch) slits in top. Bake 2-2 1/2 hours or until tender.

In medium saucepan dissolve 2 tablespoons flour in small amount of liquid from cooking bag. Stir in remaining cooking liquids, raisins and apple slices. Bring to a boil. Boil and stir 1-2 minutes to form a light gravy. Thinly slice brisket diagonally across the grain. Serve with apple - raisin gravy. Makes 6- 8 servings.