Herbed Apricot Pork Loin Roast

• boneless pork top loin roast (double loin, tied)↗3 lbs
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• apricot fruit spread↗1 ounce
• finely chopped onion1⁄3 cup
• dijon-style mustard↗2 tablespoons
• brandy↗1 tablespoon
• finely shredded lemon peel1 teaspoon
• snipped fresh rosemary1 teaspoon
• snipped fresh sage1 teaspoon
• snipped fresh thyme1 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• water↗2 tablespoons
• cornstarch↗4 teaspoons
• fresh apricot (optional)↗
• fresh thyme, sage, rosemary (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Season pork roast well with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine spreadable fruit, onion, mustard, brandy, lemon peel, rosemary, sage, thyme, and pepper.

2. 2

   Place roast in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Pour fruit mixture over roast.

3. 3

   Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours (adjust cooking time to your crockpot).

4. 4

   Remove roast from cooker. Cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the water and cornstarch; carefully stir in liquid from slow cooker. Cook and stir sauce until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more.

5. 5

   Serve sauce with pork. If desired, garnish with fresh apricots and herbs.