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Cinnamon-Apple Brown Betty

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 5 medium tart apples cubed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 6 cups cubed day-old cinnamon-raisin bread about 10 slices
  • Sweetened whipped cream optional

Instructions
 

  • 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.