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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Fall is the perfect time to embrace the warmth of a kitchen filled with the aromas of spices and baked goods, and nothing says autumn quite like the pairing of apples and caramel. Our Caramel Apple Cheesecake is a delightful celebration of these classic flavors, blending the tartness of Granny Smith apples with the rich sweetness of caramel atop a creamy cheesecake base. This recipe not only promises to be the centerpiece of your fall gatherings but also a comforting treat for those cozy evenings at home.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 14 full sheets honey Graham crackers (2 scant cups crumbs)

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 8 tablespoons butter, melted (salted or unsalted)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 4 (8 oz.) packages full-fat cream cheese, very soft

  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon each: ground ginger, ground nutmeg, allspice

  • 1/4 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

For the Apple Topping:

  • 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/3” thick pieces

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional but recommended)

  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/8 teaspoon each: ground ginger, ground nutmeg, salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9″ springform pan with parchment and grease with nonstick spray.

  2. Crust: Process Graham crackers with butter and sugar until combined. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.

  3. Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar, spices, sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, then pour onto the baked crust.

  4. Bake: Place in a water bath and bake for 75-90 minutes at 325°F. Cool in the oven with the door cracked, then chill overnight.

  5. Apple Topping: Cook apples with sugars, spices, and cornstarch until slightly thickened. Cool slightly, then top cheesecake along with caramel sauce.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time: 14 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices

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  • Author: niold.com