Slow-Cooker Caramel Apple French Toast

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 300°F. On large cookie sheet, spread bread cubes. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until dry.
• 2

  Line sides of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil that has been folded into thirds; spray with cooking spray.
• 3

  In large bowl, beat remaining French Toast ingredients. Fold in bread cubes to coat. Let stand 15 minutes, folding occasionally.
• 4

  In 8-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add apples; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together remaining 6 tablespoons butter and remaining Apple-Pecan Filling ingredients until crumbly.
• 5

  Spoon half of bread mixture (about 4 cups) into slow cooker. Top with half of the apples. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers.
• 6

  Cover; cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours on Low heat setting or until temperature reaches 160°F and center is set.
• 7

  Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with table knife. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with syrup.