Step 1

Spray crock pot with cooking spray.

Step 2

Melt butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Add apples, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until apples begin to release juices. Transfer to crock-pot.

Step 3

Add rice and stir to coat. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over top of rice. Add apple juice and vanilla.

Step 4

Cover; cook on high setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed.

Step 5

Ladle into bowls and serve with either dried cranberries,toasted coconut or sliced almonds if desired.