Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2010

This was a wonderful not-to-sweet dessert (and breakfast item) that was easy to convert to a gluten free recipe. The only change was three large apples (2 Gala and 1 Golden Delicious) and baked in a 9 inch square pan.

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Diane

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2010

As others have mentioned, this is one of those desserts where it's super easy, presents beautifully, and the taste heavenly! But definitely precook the sliced apples in the microwave for 3 mins w/ the cinnamon and sugar. Also used 1/4 tsp vanilla & 1/4 tsp almond extract instead of the 1/2 tsp vanilla and only needed 3 big Granny Smith apples. *Either toast the almonds before-hand or closely watch the edges of the torte after adding the almonds.

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mom2ranis

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2010

totally awesome! don't change anything!!

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Cindy Lou

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Marshalltown, Iowa, USA

Living In: Georgetown, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2010

This was one of the most beautiful desserts I've ever pulled off. Only change made was a sprinkle of brown sugar over the top with the almonds. Delicious!

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carlyjane_25

Home Town: Sesser, Illinois, USA

Living In: Carbondale, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2010

I too microwaved the apples for 3 mins. turning every minute. Then I did 2 layers of the filling...cream cheese, apples repeat. Smelled yummy and was very good. Really best served warm out of the oven. Bet it would be great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

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JFHVT

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Burlington, Vermont, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2010

This is one of the best recipes I've made! MAKE SURE YOU SLICE YOUR APPLES THIN ENOUGH, so that you don't have the same probs as the other readers. I only needed 3 large apples (the tartness of granny smith was perfect). Make sure you don't use anything bigger than a 9 in pan, or else the yummy crust is spread to thin. Don't worry about just dumping the almonds on the top and spreading them out, they turn out toasty and fabulous! This is a keeper

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swolfe_2

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2010

Great recipe. I increased cream cheese to 12 oz and added 1 TBS of lemon juice to it and only used 3 Granny Smith apples. I also lined the springform pan bottom with parchment paper and brushed the cooled torte with Apple Jelly. This is a keeper.

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Margo

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Clarendon Hills, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2010

Made this tonight and everyone loved it! it was easy to put together, ingredients on hand, looked so pretty. I did leave out the almonds because my children don't like nuts, but I didn't miss them at all! My SIl told me I should make this for christmas dessert!

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kat

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2010

Just happened to see this recipe and thought it sounded good. Boy, is it ever good!! I used 3 apples and 1 asian pear and microwaved them as other reviewers suggested. I also used 12 ounces of cream cheese. This dessert is also very easy to put together. I didnt have a springform pan so I used an 11 x 7 baking dish. It fit in there perfectly. Will definitely make again!!

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JNB

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2010

I made this for Sunday night pot roast dinner. I LOVE THIS RECIPE. First of all, it was SO EASY. Second, it looked so PRETTY. Third, it tasted WONDERFUL! I followed the recipe exactly, except I used only 4 apples, and I microwaved the apples for 3 minutes. I will be making this often. Thanks much, for this great recipe!

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