Apple Bread Pudding

8 to 9 pieces of your favorite bread
4 tbsp butter
3 apples, preferably golden delicious
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup honey (optional)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 cup toasted walnuts, optional

Spread bread with butter and toast both sides under a broiler. Cut bread into chunks.

Place all ingredients in the slow cooker except walnuts. The amount of honey should be determined by tartness of apples.

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

If desired, stir in toasted walnuts just before serving.