Aunt Linnie's Healthy Apple Bread Pudding

You all are sure keeping me busy with these questions and advice (which I love , of course) and I don't even have that many readers yet...LOL.  Thanks for taking an interest in creating wonderful homemade food!

Well after posting all of those recipes that probably are not healthy - I decided to post one that falls in the same category; but is healthy!  I had to do it!

Aunt Linnie's Healthy Apple Bread Pudding

8 to 9 - Pieces of your favorite Bread
4 Tbsp - Butter
3 - Golden Delicious Apples
2 Tbsp - Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp - Grated Lemon Zest
1/4 to 1/2 Cup Honey
1 Tsp - Nutmeg
1 Cup - Apple Juice (preferably organic)
1/2 Golden Raisins
1/2 Cups Walnuts (optional)

Spread Bread with butter and toast both sides under a broiler or in a toaster oven.  Cut bread into chunks and place all ingredients in the slow cooker and mix thoroughly (with the exception of the walnuts). 

The amount of honey should be determined by tartness of the apples. 

Set slow cooker on Low and allow to cook for 5 to 6 hours.  If possible, gently stir halfway through the cooking process. 

If desired, stir in walnuts just before serving.