Ingredients
5 medium tart apples, cubed2 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 tablespoons butter, melted6 cups cubed day-old cinnamon-raisin bread (about 10 slices)Sweetened whipped cream, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. In a large bowl, drizzle butter over bread cubes; toss to coat.
Place 2 cups bread cubes in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Layer with half of the apple mixture and 2 cups bread cubes. Repeat layers. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until apples are tender. Stir before serving. If desired, top with whipped cream.
