English Bread Pudding

 

16 slices day-old firm-textured white bread

1 3/4 C. milk

1 package (8 oz.) mixed dried fruit, cut up into small pieces

1/2 chopped nuts

1 medium apple, cored and chopped

1/4 butter or margarine, melted

1/3 C. packed brown sugar

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

 

Tear bread, with crusts, into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Place in slow cooker. Pour milk over bread; let soak 30 minutes. Stir in dried fruit, nuts and apples. Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Stir well to blend. Cover and cook on LOW 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 6 to 8 servings.