Apple Torte

Directions

1. 1
   BASE:.
2. 2
   Cream together butter and sugar; add flour and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Press into bottom of and one-inch up sides of the 9-inch square springform pan.
4. 4
   Spread jam on the bottom crust.
5. 5
   FILLING:.
6. 6
   Mix the filling ingredients until smooth and spread evenly over base.
7. 7
   TOPPING:.
8. 8
   Top apple slices with sugar and cinnamon and arrange gently over filling.
9. 9
   Sprinkle slivered almonds over the top.
10. 10
    Place.
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    Place springform pan on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400F oven for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Reduce heat to 350F and continue baking for 30 minutes or until apples are tender.
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    Cool, serve with whipped cream or ice cream.