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Preheat oven to 450F and place rack in center of oven.
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Butter, or spray with a non stick spray, a 9 inch (23 cm) spring form pan.
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In the bowl of your food processor, place the flour, salt, and sugar and pulse to blend together.
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Add the butter and pulse until dough just begins to come together.
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Spoon the dough onto the bottom and one inch up the sides of the pan.
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Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator.
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In a food processor process the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and mix well.
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Blend in the egg and vanilla extract and process until smooth. Remove the crust from the fridge and pour in the filling.
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Return to refrigerator while you prepare the topping.
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Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Toss the sliced apples in the sugar mixture.
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Spoon the apples evenly over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle with almonds.
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Place the spring form pan on a larger baking sheet to catch any drips.
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Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and bake for another 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is brown, the apples are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, and the filling is almost set. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool.
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Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve at room temperature.
