BASE:

1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
1 c. flour
1/3 c. raspberry jam

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream butter, almond flavoring and sugar, then blend in flour. In a buttered 9 inch springform pan, press on the bottom and about 1 inch high on the sides. The layer of jam is then spread on the bottom.

FILLING:

1/4 c. sugar
8 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

Mix until smooth and pour over jam.

TOP:

4 c. apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. slivered almonds

Mix sugar and cinnamon, then toss with the apples. Arrange them over the cream cheese. Decorate with almonds. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes and store in a cool place until serving.