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Ingredients

Serves 8

• 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 6 pounds tart apples, such as McIntosh or Gravenstein, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons brandy or Calvados (optional)
• 1 loaf thin-sliced white bread or brioche
• Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Description

The Applesauce Filling Can Be Made Several Days In Advance. You\'ll Need A Charlotte Mold Or Any Other Round, Flat-bottomed Two-quart Ovenproof Casserole.

Martha Stewart