Aunty Diana's Stuffed Chicken

1 Roasting Chicken washed and dried inside and out.

Filling:
3 tablespoons oil
1 small onion finely chopped
5oz prunes soaked, stone & chopped
2 apples peeled, cored and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
5oz dried apricots soaked & chopped
2oz seedless raisins.

Fry the onion in the oil until soft. Add the prunes, apricots, raisins and apples and fry for a further 2 mins stirring constantly. Add the seasoning and fry for 2 mins more. Spoon the mixture into the cavity of the chicken and close securely. Rub the chicken with salt and pepper and brush with melted butter. Roast in pre-heated oven 350F for about 2 hrs. Baste regularly and serve on a bed of rice.