Nutty Apple Streusel Dessert

6 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix

Topping:
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Ice cream OR whipped cream, optional

In a large bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.  Place in a greased slow cooker.  In a mixing bowl, combine milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and baking mix; mix well.  Spoon over apples.  For topping, combine biscuit mix and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly.  Add almonds; sprinkle over apples.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the apples are tender.  Serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired. 
Yield: 6-8 servings