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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In a medium bowl, combine pie filling, raisins, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon and the salt.
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Spread mixture evenly in the bottom of a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
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In a shallow dish whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.
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Dip bread slices in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.
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In a very large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add bread slices, half at a time, to hot skillet.
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Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is lightly browned, turning once to brown both sides.
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Arrange bread slices in a single layer atop apple mixture in dish.
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Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
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Cool slightly.
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Serve bread slices on serving plates and top with apple mixture.