Title: Apple-Pecan Cheesecake
Categories: Dessert Fruit
Yield: 10 Servings

1	c	Graham cracker crumbs
1/2	c	Pecans, finely chopped
1/2	ts	Cinnamon
3	tb	Sugar
1/4	c	Butter, melted
20	oz	Cream cheese
1/2	c	Sugar
2		Eggs
1/2	ts	Vanilla
3	c	Granny Smith apples
1/3	c	Sugar
1/2	ts	Cinnamon
1/4	c	Pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 350F.

For the crust: Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pecans, 3 T sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes.

For the filling: Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla, blend well. Pour over crust.

For the topping: Peel, core and thinly slice tart apples. Combine with 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan. Cool before removing the rim. Chill before serving. By owner-recipes@listserv.prodigy.com On Behalf Of beadlady on Jun 16, 1997

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