Preparation / Directions:
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, combine flour and 3/4 cup sugar. Using pastry blender,
cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of
crumbs. To remaining crumb mixture, add baking powder, baking soda,
salt, sour cream, almond extract, and 1 egg. Blend well. Spread batter
over bottom and 2 inches up sides of greased and floured 9-or 10-in.
springform pan (Batter should be about 1/4-inch thick on sides). In a
small bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 egg. Blend well.
Pour in batter-lined pan. Spoon jam over cream cheese mixture. In a
small bowl, combine reserved crumbs and sliced almonds. Sprinkle over
jam. Bake for 45-55 minutes
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