Caramelized Brown Betty

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the 3 tablespoons of solid butter in a large skillet over high heat until foamy.
2. 2
   Add the fruit and saute until the pieces just begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and mix in the brown sugar and vanilla.
4. 4
   Mix the 3 tablespoons of melted butter and the bread cubes in a medium bowl until the butter coats the bread evenly.
5. 5
   Scatter a third of the bread over the bottom of a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
6. 6
   Top with half the fruit mixture, another third of the bread, the remaining fruit, and the remaining bread.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the cinnamon over the top.
8. 8
   Drape a folded kitchen towel over the top and cover with the lid.
9. 9
   Cook for 3 hours on high, or until the fruit is bubbling and brown around the edges.
10. 10
    Keep warm for up to 2 hours and serve warm with ice cream, if desired.