Ingredients:
- 1 (1 pound) loaf plain ciabatta or focaccia
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 cloves
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds gala, braeburn, or pink lady apples, peeled, cored, and cut into sixths
- Ice cream or whipped cream for serving
