Slice ends off bread (discard) and cut loaf into 3/4 inch slices.
Spread bread slices with cream cheese; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half, melted butter, pumpkin pie spice and a generous pinch of salt.
Layer an oval (6 quart) slow cooker with bread slices; make sure to completely cover bottom. Spoon a layer of fried apples over the cream cheese then add another layer for bread.
Repeat until all bread slices are used; the number of layers will depend upon the shape for your slow cooker.
Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Cook on low heat for 6 hours or 3 hours on the high heat setting.
Slice ends off bread (discard) and cut loaf into 3/4 inch slices.
Spread bread slices with cream cheese; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half, melted butter, pumpkin pie spice and a generous pinch of salt.
Layer an oval (6 quart) slow cooker with bread slices; make sure to completely cover bottom. Spoon a layer of fried apples over the cream cheese then add another layer for bread.
Repeat until all bread slices are used; the number of layers will depend upon the shape for your slow cooker.
Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Cook on low heat for 6 hours or 3 hours on the high heat setting.