Melt butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Add apples, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until apples begin to release juices. Transfer to crock-pot.
Add rice and stir to coat. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over top of rice. Add apple juice and vanilla.
Cover; cook on high setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed.
Ladle into bowls and serve with either dried cranberries,toasted coconut or sliced almonds if desired.
Notes
You can use a non dairy margarine instead of butter to make this dairy free.