Apple Cream Cheese Tart

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 /4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup presifted all-purpose flour
1 pound cream cheese
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large cooking apples
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cream butter, 1/4 cup white sugar and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Stir in flour until well blended. Press the dough onto the bottom and about 1-1/2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place cream cheese and brown sugar in a mixing bowl, and beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup white sugar and cinnamon. Add apple slices and toss until coated. Pour cream cheese filling into prepared crust and cover with sugared apple slices. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, reduce heat to 350°, and continue baking for 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Use a knife to loosen the cake before releasing the spring and lifting the sides from the bottom of the pan. Serves 10-12.