CROCK-POT APPLE BROWN BETTY

4 large Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 8 wedges each

1 loaf white wheat bread, crusts removed and discarded, bread cut into 1-inch cubes
1 heaping tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 stick butter

Place the apple wedges over the bottom of a crockpot or slow cooker.

In a small saucepan melt the butter; add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

In a medium, heatproof bowl, put the bread cubes and stir in the butter mixture.  Pour the mixture over the apple wedges.

Place lid on cooker and cook for 2 to 3 hours on low setting.

Yield: approximately 6 servings

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