Preheat oven to 350. Spray bottom and sides of 9 in springform pan with nonstick vegetable coating in large bowl, combien flour and 1/2 c sugar Using a pastry blender or for cut in margarine unitl mixture resembles coarse crumbs. REserv 1 c crumbs. To rmaining crumb mixture, add baking powder, baking soda, salt a, sour cream, almond extract and 2 egg whites;blend well. Spread batter over bottom and 2 inches up sides of greased and floured pan. Batter should be about 1/4 in thick on sides. In small bowl, combine chesse, remainign 1/4 c sugar and remaining 2 egg whites. Blend well. Pour inot batter lined pan. Carefully spoon preserves evenly over cheese mixtures. In another small bowl. Combine crumb mixture and sliced almonds. Sprinkle over preserves. Bake 45 to 50 minues or unitl cheese is set and crust in deep golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.

REmove sides of pan. Serve warm or cool. Cut into wedges. REfrigerate leftovers. La Wanda Jackson Pallatable Potpourri Cookbook format by Emilie rwsm05a