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Apple Topped Cheesecake

4 medium apples peeled and sliced thin

1/4 c. Cinnamon Cider

Syrup

Arrange apple in single layer in a shallow baking pan and drizzle the cinnamon cider syrup over apples. Bake, covered with foil at 350º for 15 minutes


Crust:

6T. butter

1/3 c. sugar

1c. flour

pinch of salt

Cream the butter and sugar at medium speed in a large mixer until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt until crumbly. Pat over the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.

Filling:

16oz cream cheese, soft

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 t. vanilla extract

3 eggs

Combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl and beat until smooth. Add the eggs and mix well. Spoon into the crust.

Topping:

baked apples

1/4 c Cinnamon Cider

Syrup

1/4c sliced almonds

Arrange the warm apples in a circular design over the top. Drizzle the last 1/4cup cinnamon cider syrup over the apples and sprinkle almonds on top. Bake at 350º for 40 min. or until golden brown. Cool, place on serving platter, loosen and remove spring form side. Chill at least 4 hours before serving


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