Crock Pot Applesauce Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) jar applesauce
3/4 cup sugar (I use Splenda)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
9 slices bread (day old white or cinnamon-raisin, cubed about 7 cups)
cooking spray
2 lbs coffee, can (empty and clean)
aluminum foil
1/2 cup warm water
whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, applesauce, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Gently stir in bread cubes.
Lightly spray 2-lb coffee can with cooking spray and place above mixture in can; cover tightly with foil.
Place can in crock pot. Add water to cooker. Cover lid of crock pot with foil.
Cook on high for 3 hours.
Remove can from crock pot, spoon pudding into serving dishes. Top with whipped cream, if desired.