Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Total Time: 7 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 7 hrs Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (14 ounce) package caramels
• 5 ounces evaporated milk
• 2 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese
• 2 large eggs, at room temp
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 8 tablespoons softened butter, at room temp

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, combine crushed graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar, and 6 tbsp melted butter. incorporate all ingredients by hand and press down evenly. bake for 9-10 mins and set aside to cool.
• 3 in a small saucepan melt caramels and evaporated milk over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth. pour over crust.
• 4 in a medium size bowl toss together apples, 2 tbsp sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. spoon mixture over caramel layer.
• 5 using a stand or hand mixer,cream together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. add vanilla and eggs, (1 at a time) scraping bowl after mixing each egg. mix slowly until smooth and creamy. pour filling over apples evenly, using a flat spatula.
• 6 in a large bowl combine rolled oats, brown sugar, and flour. cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.sprinkle over cheesecake filling.
• 7 bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 mins until center is set and top is golden brown. cool at room temp for 2-4 hrs and then chill in fridge overnight or at least 4 hours do not cover until chilled or else topping will get soggy. enjoy!