Instructions: In a medium mixer bowl, beat the first 1/3 c. sugar, margarine or butter, shortening and 1/4 tsp. vanilla on medium speed of an electric mixer until combined. Blend in flour and salt until crumbly. Pat onto the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Set aside.

Place apple slices in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Cover with foil. Bake in a 400 F. oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for filling, in a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese, the 1/2 cup sugar and the 1/2 tsp. vanilla with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs, all at once, beating on Low speed just until combined. Pour into dough-lined pan.

Arrange warm apple slices atop filling. combine the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle filling with sugar mixture and the almonds. Bake in a 400 F. oven for 40 minutes. or until golden. Cool. Remove sides and place cake on a serving plate. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours before serving.

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