Crockpot Apple Risotto

This is one of my favorite recipes for the crock pot, and it is unbelievably simple and delicious. No endless stirring for this risotto! I really enjoy it topped with dried cranberries and slivered almonds. Repost from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POG6wz4A_zU

• Ready In: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  cups  diced granny smith apples
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup dark brown sugar
• 4  cups  apple juice
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain rice

Directions

1. Dice/mince the apples and sweat them in a skillet along with the butter, cinnamon, allspice, and salt until they release their juices (3-5 min or so). I like to use my food processor for this step, so they're more minced than diced.
2. Depending on your crockpot, you may want to coat it in a nonstick spray.
3. Mix everything together in the crock put, set on high, and let cook for 2.5-3 hours or until all the liquid is gone.