Crust
1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 20 squares)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
Filling
3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 ounce packages)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Heat oven to 350ยบ F. In medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients. Mix well. Press into bottom of ungreased 10-inch springform pan.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add flour, blending well. At low speed, add eggs, one at a time, beating until just blended. Add remaining ingredients, beating until well blended. Pour into crust-lined pan.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Refrigerate several hours or over night. Just before serving, carefully remove sides of pan. Store in refrigerator.
Makes 16 servings.
