Candied Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Candied Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick wedges
• 1 2/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup apple jelly

Method

1. Toss apple wedges with 1/3 cup brown sugar
2. In a large skillet, saute coated apples in 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat until tender and golden
3. Cool completely
4. Preheat oven to 350F
5. In a large bowl, combine cinnamon graham cracker crumbs, remaining butter and pecans
6. Press into the bottom and 1 ½ inches up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan
7. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned
8. Cool completely
9. In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, vanilla and remaining brown sugar until smooth
10. Add eggs, one at a time until just combined
11. Pour into crust
12. Arrange apples in a spiral shape over batter
13. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until set
14. Cool, cover and chill overnight
15. In a small saucepan, cook jelly with 1 teaspoon water over medium heat until melted
16. Brush over apples on top of cheesecake
17. Garnish suggestion – whipped topping

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