APPLE BETTY WITH ALMOND CREAM

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I love making this apple betty for friends during the peak of apple season. I plan a quick soup and bread meal, so we can get right to the dessert! -Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
ALMOND CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

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 3-4 hours, until apples are tender., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, lemon zest and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with apple mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.