Ingredients

3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 3 medium)1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter, cubedVanilla ice cream, optional

Preparation

Place apples in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oats, pudding mix and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples.

Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or until apples are tender. Serve with ice cream if desired.