In addition to being a great chili accompaniment, cornbread makes a delicious breakfast bread when served warm and slathered with homemade apple butter or a little vegan butter.
If using a 4-quart slow cooker, generously oil the insert of the cooker. If using a 6-quart slow cooker, lightly oil a 7 × 9-inch baking pan or other pan that will fit inside the cooker, or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Place a rack, trivet, or a ring of crumpled aluminu