Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Directions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl beat the 1/3 cup sugar, margarine or butter, shortening, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla on medium speed until combined.
2. Blend in flour and salt until crumbly.
3. Pat onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Set aside.
5. Place apple slices in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
6. Cover with foil.
7. Bake in a 400 degree F.
8. Oven for 15 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, for filling, in a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, the 1/2 cup sugar, and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy.
10. Add the eggs, beating on low speed just until combined.
11. Pour into dough-lined pan.
12. Arrange warm apple slices atop filling.
13. Combine the 1/3 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
14. Sprinkle filling with sugar mixture and the almonds.
15. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 40 minutes or until golden and filling is set; cool.
16. Remove sides and place cheesecake on a serving plate.
17. Cover; chill 4 to 24 hours before serving.