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Set aside.<br><br> <b>Filling:<br></b>( 1/3 cup Celtic Crossing Liqueur<br>( 1/3 cup water<br>( 1/3 cup golden raisins<br>( 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br>( 2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith or Braeburn apples<br>( 1/3 cup sugar<br> To make the filling: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the Celtic Crossing and the water to a boil. Add the raisins and vanilla, stir, then remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour, or until cool.<br><br> ( Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter an 8-inch square glass baking pan.Transfer the raisins and their liquid to a large bowl. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Combine the apples and sugar with the raisins. Spoon half of the apples into the prepared dish; top with half the bread crumb-oatmeal mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining apples and bread crumb-oatmeal mixture. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is crisp and browned. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. 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