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Ingredients for the Crust: 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Ingredients for the Filling: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 6 cups peeled and sliced tart apples 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup slivered almonds |
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Directions for the Crust: Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla. Blend in the flour. Patdough into the bottom and 1" up the sides of a 10" spring-form pan. Directions for the Filling: Combine the cream chese and 1/4 cup of sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beatuntil smooth. Pour into the pan. In a large bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of sugar and the cinnamon. Add the apples and toss to coat. Arrange the apples over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the almonds. Bake for 10 minutes in a pre-heated 450 degree oven. Reduce the heat to 400 degrees and bake for an additional 35 minutes or until the apples are tender. Optional: Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top and a dash of nutmeg. |