"Apples sautéed with brown sugar and cinnamon top this almond-flavored cheesecake. Bake it at least one day in advance. For best results, use Philadelphia-brand cream cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 7-ounce packages almond paste, crumbled
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3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
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6 tablespoons sugar
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4 large eggs
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4 large Jonagold apples (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon