Shelly's Recipe

APPLE PECAN BREAD PUDDING (CROCKPOT)

Category: Fruit Desserts

1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
3 eggs
8 slices raisin bread, diced
2 cup half-and-half or milk
2 medium green apples
1/4 cup bourbon or brandy
1 cup pkg sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350. Spread pecans in a shallow baking pan and bake until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, place bread cubes in a greased crock pot.Peel, core and thinly slice the apples Mix lightly together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, add eggs and mix well. Blend in half-and-half or milk and then stir in bourbon or brandy. Lightly mix pecans with bread and apples. Pour egg mixture over bread. Drizzle with butter.

Cover and cook on LOW until apples are tender when pierced and custard is set - about 31/2 to 41/2 hours. Let pudding stand, covered, for about 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.