Iowa Governor'S Apricot Almond Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. crushed vanilla wafers
1/3 c. melted butter
2/3 c. toasted almonds
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream
20 oz. jar apricot jam

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients together, reserving 1/3 cup for topping.
Using a 9 x 13-inch pan, press 1/2 mixture in bottom firmly.
Add 1 quart ice cream.
Put in freezer to refirm.
When firm, coat with 10 ounces of apricot jam.
Repeat layers and top with crumb mixture that was set aside.
Put in freezer.
Cut in squares and serve in sherbet glasses.
Top with a cherry.
Serves 12.