Heat oven to 375F degrees. Grease a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. In a skillet, using moderate heat, melt butter. Add bread cubes, and mix lightly in butter. Spoon 1/3 of bread cubes into the casserole dish. Using a large bowl, toss sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated lemon peel. Cover layer of bread cubes, in casserole, with 1/2 apple mixture. Repeat layers once more. Reserve last 1/3 of bread cubes for top layer. Mix lemon juice and water. Pour over top of casserole. Tightly cover the casserole and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake 30-40 minutes more. Serve warm with whipped cream and Brandy Butter. BRANDY BUTTER 1/2 c butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 TBs brandy or 2 TBs artificial rum flavoring Cream butter in a bowl. Add sugar gradually; beat till smooth. Stir in brandy. Spoon into serving bowl. Refrigerate until serving time. (Makes 1 cup) Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #329 by BobbieB1 on Dec 18, 1997