Walnut and Apple Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Coat the interior of the slow cooker insert with the butter.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread, apples, cinnamon, walnuts, and raisins and mix them together as thoroughly as possible.
3. 3
   (I use clean hands, the best mixing device I know of.)
4. 4
   Place the bread and apple mixture in the slow cooker insert.
5. 5
   In a blender, combine the milk, sugar, and eggs and blend thoroughly.
6. 6
   Gently pour the liquid over the bread, using a spoon to press the bread down into the liquid.
7. 7
   Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours, or until the liquid has been absorbed by the bread and a crust is beginning to form.
8. 8
   Turn off the slow cooker and allow the pudding to settle for 15 to 20 minutes, then spoon individual portions into bowls and top each portion with a generous serving of whipped cream and a sprinkling of brown sugar.
9. 9
   Tea or coffee are good choices here.
10. 10
    If you can find one, a Canadian apple ice wine would be delightful.