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If using apples follows these steps.
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Chop apples into small bite sized pieces. Soak apples in lemon juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, cover and refrigerate over night before using.
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If using Black Berries follow same steps taking out the lemon juice and just tossing them in the brown sugar and teaspoon of cinnamon.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Remove crust from 1 french bread and slice legthwise down the middle, then cut into 8 pieces.
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Pour milk into a small pot and add granulated sugar; bring to a boil.
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Beat eggs, brandy and almond flavoring together.
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Whisk in a little of the hot milk, then add remainder, whisking until mixed together.
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Layer half the bread pieces in a 9 inch square pan.
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Pour half the liquid mixture over it.
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Mash mixture with your hands, then pat down into a layer.
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Mix prepared fruit with nutmeg, remaining cinnamon, remaining brown sugar, some of the remaining milk mixture and raisins.
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Spoon over bread.
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Remove crust from remaining bread in 1 1/2 inch rounds.
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Overlap bread on top of fruit and pour the remaining milk mixture on top.
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Bake 25 minute.
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Glaze with preserves of choice.
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Brandy Cream Sauce.
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Beat cream with brandy and cinnamon until mixture thickens.
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Pour brandy cream sauce over each serving.
