Apple Cheesecake

2 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 eggs
1 can (1 1/3 c.) sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
grated rind of 1 lemon
2 c. canned, drained and sieved applesauce
1/2 c. blanched slivered almonds

Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and nutmeg. Stir well. Spread a layer of crumbs on bottom of spring mold pan which has been buttered. Beat egg yolks well. Add condensed milk, lemon juice, grated rind and applesauce. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture. Pour on top of crumbs in pan. Cover with remaining crumbs and the almonds. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 50 minutes. Serve either hot or cold.

Mock Cheesecake

2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. applesauce
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/3 c. melted butter

Beat eggs very well. Add milk and continue to beat, then fold in applesauce and add lemon juice. Mix cracker crumbs with melted butter. Line 8-inch square pan with crumbs, reserving some for top. Pour egg mixture into crumb-lined pan. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Bake in 350 degrees oven for 25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.