Description

Even novice bakers can make these utterly delicious and easy to make cheesecakes. What a great way to use the apples from fall apple picking.

Ingredients

• Graham Cracker Crust:
• 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 1 1/2 T. sugar
• 1/2 t. cinnamon
• 3 T. unsalted butter, melted
• Crumb Topping:
• 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/3 c. light brown sugar
• 1/3 c. quick cooking oats
• 3/4 t. cinnamon
• 1/8 t. nutmeg
• 2 1/2 T. unsalted butter, melted
• Cheesecake Filling:
• 10 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 6 T. sugar
• 1 1/2 t. vanilla
• 2 t. all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• Apple Filling:
• 2 medium-small apples, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 t. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 1/2 t. cinnamon
• 1/4 t. nutmeg
• 2 T. light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 t. corn starch
• caramel sauce, for serving

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Graham Cracker Crust:
3. Use a fork to stir together graham cracker crumbs with cinnamon and sugar; add melted butter; stir well. Press almost 2 T. mixture into the bottom of each paper liner. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.