Crockpot English Bread Pudding

Description
Contributed by Delma at World Recipes Y-Group
 * Yields 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 16 slices firm-textured, day old bread
 * 1¾ cups milk
 * 8 ounces mixed dried fruit, cut into small pieces
 * ½ cup chopped nuts
 * 1 medium apple, cored and diced
 * ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
 * ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * 1 egg, slightly beaten
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

 * 1) Tear bread, with crusts, into 1- to 2-inch pieces.
 * 2) Place into crockpot.
 * 3) Pour milk over bread; let soak 30 minutes.
 * 4) Stir in dried fruit, nuts and apple.
 * 5) Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
 * 6) Pour over bread mixture.
 * 7) Stir well to blend.
 * 8) Cover and cook on low for 3½ to 4 hours or until skewer inserted in center comes out clean.