Creamy Apple Almond Crunch Bread

Filling 1 pkgs cream cheese -- (2 oz) (2 to 3)

2 Tbls sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup chopped peeled apples

Bread 1 pkg Apple Cinnamon or Cranberry bread mix

1/2 cup chopped peeled apples

3/4 cup water

3 Tbls oil

1 egg

1 tsp almond or vanilla

Topping 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Apple Jelly

Grease and flour 8 x 4 or 9 x 5 loaf pan. Blend all filling ingredients except apples. Beat until smooth. Stir in apple. Set aside. Combine all bread ingredie nts. Stir by hand until moistened. Pour 1/2 of batter into prepared pan. Spoon filling over batter. Spoon remaining batter on top of filling. Sprinkle with al monds. AFTER BREAD IS COOLED COMPLETELY brush with melted apple jelly. Store in refrigerator.

8 x 4 pan (70-85 min) 9x 5 pan (65-75 min) at 350 degrees.