Brisket, Ginger w/Dried Fruits

Ingredients

• 5 pound boneless beef brisket, flat cut
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups apple juice or apple cider
• 12 dried figs or dried plums (prunes)
• 12 dried apricots
• 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water