Step 1

Peel, core and slice apples (I used one of those combo corers/slicers so my slices were pretty thick). Place apples in the crock of a 4-5 quart slow cooker.

Step 2

Mix in the remaining ingredients, except for the muffin mix. Stir well making sure all the apple slices are coated.

Step 3

Top with muffin mix...but do NOT use the little topping or crumb packet if it comes in the mix. Save that for future use.

Step 4

Drizzle melted butter over the top and just poke in several places so that some of the muffin mix/butter is incorporated down to the apple layer. I gave one or two rough stirs.

Step 5

Cover and cook on LOW 4-6 hours or on HI 3-4 hours, or until the pudding has the look and texture of moistened poultry stuffing and is springy to the touch.

Step 6

Serves 6-8