Apple Betty with Almond Cream

By ldelmas

8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Ingredients

• WHIPPED CREAM:
• 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
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

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 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.