Apple Betty with Almond Cream Recipe

I love making this treat for friends during the peak of apple season. I plan a quick soup and bread meal, so we can get right to the dessert!—Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

3 pounds tart apples, peeled and sliced
10 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon salt
WHIPPED CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
DirectionsPlace 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.
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. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup with 1/4 cup whipped cream equals 468 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 65 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein.