Applesauce Cheesecake

Crust

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs

(about 20 squares)

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix well. Press onto bottom of ungreased 10−inch

springform pan.

Filling

24 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons flour

3 eggs

1 cup applesauce

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add flour;

blend well. At low speed, add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended. Add remaining

ingredients. Beat until well blended. Pour into crust−lined pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60

minutes or until center is set. Cool.

Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Just before serving, carefully remove sides of pan. Store in

refrigerator.

Yields 16 servings.