Salted Caramel Apple Pie (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Creamy cheesecake with cinnamon apples, buttery crust, and luscious salted caramel topping.
# Ingredients List:
→ Crust
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
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24 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
→ Apple Topping
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3 medium apples, peeled and diced
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Salted Caramel Sauce
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1 cup granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon sea salt
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each. Blend in vanilla extract and sour cream until just combined.
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Pour filling over cooled crust, smoothing the top. Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan and add hot water halfway up springform sides. Bake 55-65 minutes until center is almost set but slightly jiggly.
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Turn off oven and crack door open. Let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour. Remove and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring frequently, until apples are soft and syrupy, about 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
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In a medium saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until deep amber. Carefully stir in butter until melted. Slowly whisk in heavy cream; mixture will bubble. Boil 1 minute, remove from heat, and stir in sea salt. Cool slightly.
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Top chilled cheesecake with apple mixture. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over top before slicing and serving.
# Extra Information:
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Use room temperature ingredients for smooth texture. Thoroughly chill cheesecake to set properly. Caramel sauce can be prepared in advance and gently reheated before use. Best consumed within 2-3 days.