Autumn Cheesecake

Title: Autumn Cheesecake
Categories: Cakes, Desserts
Yield: 10 servings

1 c Graham Cracker Crumbs 3 tb Sugar 1/2 ts Cinnamon 1/4 c Margarine, Melted 16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened 1/2 c Sugar 2 ea Large Eggs 1/2 ts Vanilla 4 c Thinly Slied Peeled Apples 1/3 c Sugar 1/2 ts Cinnamon 1/4 c Chopped Pecans

Combine crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer, until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla, pour over crust. Toss apples with combined sugar and cinnamon. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350 degrees F., 1 hour and 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. VARIATION: Add 1/2 Cup finely chopped pecans with crumbs for crust. Continue as directed.