Apple Betty with Almond Cream {Recipe}

Prep: 15 Min.
Cook: 2 Hours
Makes: 8 Servings

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds tart apples, peeled and sliced
• 10 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Whipped Cream Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• ½ teaspoon almond extract

Directions:

1. Place apples in an ungreased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the bread, brown sugar, butter, extract, cinnamon, cardamom and salt; spoon over apples. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until apples are tender.

2. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, lemon peel and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with apple mixture.

Recipe and image reprinted courtesy of Taste of Home and their new cookbook, Taste of Home Recipes Across America.