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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Caramel Apple Cheesecake
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Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Caramel Apple Cheesecake, a dessert that perfectly combines creamy cheesecake with spiced apples and a luscious caramel drizzle. This showstopper is ideal for any gathering, from Thanksgiving feasts to cozy family dinners, and is sure to impress your guests. With a buttery Graham cracker crust and layers of sweet, cinnamon-infused apples, every bite offers a taste of fall. Whether you are an experienced baker or a beginner, this recipe is straightforward, requiring just a few simple steps to assemble and bake. Enjoy this comforting dessert that captures the essence of the season!

Ingredients

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  • 14 full sheets honey Graham crackers (2 scant cups crumbs)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 4 packages (8 oz. each) full fat cream cheese (very soft)
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon EACH ground ginger, ground nutmeg, allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (at room temperature)
  • 6 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and chopped into thick pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans (optional but recommended)
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon EACH ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Crush the Graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and granulated sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix in sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla extract before adding eggs one at a time.
  4. Toss chopped apples with lemon juice and cornstarch. Sauté in melted butter with sugars and spices until slightly tender.
  5. Pour cheesecake filling over the crust; top with warm apple mixture. Bake in a water bath for about 85 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for one hour; refrigerate for at least four hours before serving topped with caramel sauce.

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