INGREDIENTS
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cardamom
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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14 Granny Smith apples (about 8 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into eighths
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3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons Calvados or brandy
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
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All-purpose flour, for work surface
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1/2 recipe Pate Brisee
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1 large egg yolk
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Cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)