Crockpot Apple Bread Pudding

2 T. Butter
2 Apples, cored peeled, and chopped
3/4 C. Brown sugar, divided
1-1/2 tsp Cinnamon, divided
2 large eggs
12 oz can Evaporated milk
3/4 C. Apple juice
2-1/2 C, French bread torn in 1/2-to- 1-inch pieces

Melt butter in bottom of a 1 1/2 to 2- quart casserole
or souffle dish which will fit in the crock pot.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2
teaspoon cinnamon.
Add apples. Whisk eggs, milk, and
apple juice together; mix in remainder of brown sugar,
1 teaspoon cinnamon & the bread pieces.
Place a trivet or aluminum foil ring in the crock pot.
Pour 3/4 cup hot water into the the crock pot.
Place the casserole dish on the ring in the crock pot.
Cover & cook on high for 2 1/2 hours, until knife
inserted comes out clean.
Serve warm with a little cream or a lot of bourbon.