Autumn Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
2. 2
   Bake at 350 degrees F., 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer, until well blended.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. 5
   Blend in vanilla, pour over crust.
6. 6
   Toss apples with combined sugar and cinnamon.
7. 7
   Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer; sprinkle with pecans.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 degrees F., 1 hour and 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
10. 10
    Chill.
11. 11
    VARIATION:
12. 12
    Add 1/2 Cup finely chopped pecans with crumbs for crust.
13. 13
    Continue as directed.