Ingredients

2

lb boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch pieces

2

medium parsnips (about 12 oz), peeled, chopped (about 2 cups)

1

large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)

1

cup dried apricots (6 oz)

1

cup pitted dried plums (6 oz

1/4

cup all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1/4

teaspoon ground cloves

3 1/2

cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1

cup apple cider

2

large Golden Delicious apples (about 1 1/4 lb)

Preparation

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix pork, parsnips, onion, apricots and plums. Add flour, salt, pepper and cloves; toss until pork, vegetables and fruit are coated. Add broth and cider; mix well.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.

Core apples; cut each into large chunks. Stir apples into stew. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour longer. Stir well before serving.