* Exported from MasterCook * Easier Than Apple Pie Recipe By : Best of Bridge-That's Trump Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pies Desserts Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Crust: 1/2 c Becel 1 c Flour 1/3 c Sugar 1/2 ts Vanilla Filling: 1/3 c Raspberry jam 8 oz Light cream cheese 1/3 c Sugar 1 Egg 1/2 ts Vanilla 6 Apples -- peeled, cored, sliced 1/3 c Sugar 2 ts Cinnamon Cut becel into the flour, add sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Press mixture into 9" spring form pan. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread jam on top of crust. Blend cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla and pour evenly on top of jam. Combine apples, sugar, and cinnamon and arrange in overlapping pinwheel pattern on top of the cheese mixture. Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature to 400°F and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the sides when cool This is best served at room temperature. Variations: * Substitute apricot jam for raspberry jam. * Substitute almond extract for vanilla. * Sprinkle flaked almonds on the top before baking. * Melt 1/2 cup apricot jam in microwave and drizzle over the top after baking. Formatted by: Carol Floyd - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -