Rum-Glazed Apple Cheesecake

Directions

Combine crumbs, sugar and butter.

Press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan.

Bake at 3250 degrees for 10 minutes.

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed until well blended.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Blend in vanilla; pour over crust.

Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon.

Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese; sprinkle with pecans.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Remove from oven. Heat apple jelly and rum together.

Spoon over cheesecake; cool. Loosen cake from rim of pan and remove carefully.

Chill cheesecake in refrigerator before serving.