Serves: 12
Total Calories: 344

1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon shortening
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups sliced, peeled, and cored cooking apples (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith)
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

In a medium mixer bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar, butter or margarine, shortening, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla on medium speed with an electric mixer until combined. Blend in flour and salt until crumbly. Pat on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

Place apple slices in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Cover with foil. bake in a 400° oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for filling, in a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs all at once, beating on low speed just until combined. Pour into dough-lined pan. Arrange warm apple slices atop filling. Combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle filling with sugar mixture and the almonds.

Bake in a 400° oven for 40 minutes or until golden. Cool. Chill 4–24 hours before serving.


Fun Fact: The apple is the official state fruit of New York, West Virginia, Washington, and Rhode Island and its blossom is the official state flower of Michigan.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 12
Total Calories: 344
Calories from Fat: 191

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