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Butter one side of bread slices with 2 tbsp.
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Butter.
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Cut each slice into quarters.
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Lightly butter a 6-cup baking dish with 1 tbsp.
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Butter.
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Lay bread evenly in dish, overlapping slices.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until well blended; set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, combine cream, apple juice and apple jelly.
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Bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
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Gradually whisk liquid into eggs in a thin stream.
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Pour custard over bread and let stand, pushing slices down once or twice, until bread is saturated, about 15 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 325F.
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Place baking dish in a roasting pan and add enough warm water to reach halfway up sides of dish.
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Bake in center of oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until custard is set.
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Meanwhile, peel, core, and quarter apples.
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Cut each quarter into two wedges.
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In a large skillet, melt remaining 2 Tblsp.
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Butter.
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Add apples and saute over moderately high heat, tossing occasionally until browned, about 25 minutes.
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Dust with 1 tsp.
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Confectioners' sugar, mount sauteed apples on top and sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp.
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Confectioners' sugar.
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Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
