Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           pecans -- coarsely chop
   3                    eggs
   8      slices        raisin bread -- diced
   2      cups          half & half or milk
   2      medium        apples -- green
     1/4  cup           bourbon or brandy
   1      cup           sugar
     1/4  cup           butter or margarine -- melted
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon
                        vanilla ice cream -- (opt.)
     1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350~. Spread pecans in a shallow baking pan and bake until golden, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, place bread cubes in a greased 3 qt. or larger slow cooker. Peel, core and thinly slice the apples. Mix lightly together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, add eggs and mix well. Blend in half and half or milkand then stir in bourbon or brandy. Lightly mix pecans with bread and apples. Pour egg mixture over bread. Drizzle with butter. Cover and cook on low until apples are tender when pierced and custard is set; about 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Let pudding stand, covered, for about 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.