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Preheat oven to 350
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Make the Apple Filling - peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices, then cut the slices in half.
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Toss the apple pieces with the sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
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Bake the apple filling for 15 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and set aside, but don't turn the oven off just yet.
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You'll be using it later.
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While the apple filling is baking, begin preparing the bread dough.
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Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the water and oil and mix the dough for 6 minutes using an electric mixer on medium-high speed.
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Spray a smooth clean surface with cooking spray and turn the dough out onto the surface.
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Knead the dough briefly to give it a smooth surface.
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Spray a rolling pin with cooking spray and roll the dough out into a large rectangle about 12-inches by 16-inches in size.
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Lift onto greased baking sheet.
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Using a knife, cut each side of the dough into strips about 1-inch wide on each side.
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Spread the apple filling down the middle of the dough.
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Fold strips of dough into the center, crisscrossing or filling by alternating strips from each side.
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Lightly press ends to seal.
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Bake the braid in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Make the Glaze - Whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until blended and smooth.
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Once the braid is done in the oven, remove it and brush the glaze over the entire surface of the apple braid while it is still cooling.
