01 -
Arrange the chicken drumsticks evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 -
Sprinkle the drumsticks with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and the seedless blackberry preserves until well combined.
04 -
Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the chicken drumsticks.
05 -
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
06 -
Once the chicken is fully cooked, spoon 2 tablespoons of liquid from the slow cooker into a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and mix until smooth.
07 -
Add the cornstarch slurry back to the slow cooker and stir gently. Let the sauce sit for about 30 minutes to thicken and adhere to the chicken.