Ingredients

Crust:

1 1/3 C. Graham cracker crumbs

1 stick Butter, softened or melted

¼ C Sugar

¼ t Vanilla

Filling:

8 oz. Cream Cheese

2 Eggs

1 t Vanilla

1-2 T Flour

4 C Sliced apples (3 Granny Smith)

½ C Sugar

2 - 3 t Cinnamon

Topping:

1/2 C Apricot preserves

2 T Water

1/4 C sliced almonds (can be toasted)

Preparation

Crust: Mix all ingredients together and press into bottom of spring form going up sides 1" - 2". Bake for 5 min.at 350 degrees, let cool.

Filling: Beat cream chees, eggs, vanilla and flour with electric mixer till very creamy. Pour into baked and cooled crust.

Combine apples, sugar, and cinnamon and put on top of filling. Bake 30 - 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool very well.

Topping: Heat together apricot preserves and water and spoon over cooled cake. Sprinkle almonds on top. Refrigerate.