Crock Pot Applesauce Bread Pudding

• 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)

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

eggs, milk, sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, ground cinnamon, bread, cooking spray, coffee, aluminum foil, warm water, whipped cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-applesauce-bread-pudding-255551 (may not work)