Apple-Almond Cheesecake

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 7-ounce packages almond paste, crumbled
• 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 4 large Jonagold apples (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan.
3. Wrap bottom with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil.
4. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl to blend, crumbling almonds slightly.
5. Press mixture onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.
6. Bake until set, about 7 minutes.
7. Maintain oven temperature.
8. Combine almond paste, cream cheese, and sugar in processor; blend until smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, about 2 minutes.
9. Mix in eggs until just blended.
10. Pour filling into crust.
11. Bake 15 minutes.
12. Reduce heat to 325F and bake until center is set and top appears dry, about 45 minutes longer.
13. Cool.
14. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
15. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
16. Keep refrigerated.)
17. Toss apple slices with lemon juice in large bowl.
18. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.
19. Add apples and saute until golden and tender, stirring frequently, about 9 minutes.
20. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
21. Stir to coat.
22. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
23. Stir until coated and glazed.
24. Cool slightly.
25. Run small sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake.
26. Release pan sides.
27. Arrange apples (warm or room temperature) in concentric circles atop cheesecake.
28. Brush apples with any juices left in skillet.
29. Cut into wedges and serve.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/apple-almond-cheesecake-108644 (may not work)