Slow Cooker Apple Brown Betty

Serves 8

Ingredients:

  • 1-½ cups dry whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1-½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup very finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 6 apples, cored, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • Finely grated zest and juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup apple juice

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cinnamon, walnuts, and butter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, brown sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, tossing to combine.
  3. Place half of the apple mixture in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with half of the bread crumb mixture.
  4. Layer with remaining apple mixture and top with crumb mixture. Evenly pour apple juice over mixture.
  5. Fold a clean kitchen towel in half and place on top of slow cooker then place lid on top. The towel will absorb moisture.
  6. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or until apples are tender and mixture is hot and bubbly.