MMMMM---------------------------CRUST--------------------------------
1 c Graham cracker crumbs
2 tb Sugar
2 tb Butter
MMMMM-------------------------APPLE MIX------------------------------
1/4 c Butter
1/2 c Light brown sugar
2 lb Red delicious apples; peeled
- cored, dice 1/2" pieces
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Allspice
MMMMM----------------------PRALINE TOPPING---------------------------
1-1/2 c Dark brown sugar
1/2 c Butter -- softened
1 c Pecan pieces
MMMMM----------------------APPLE CHEESECAKE---------------------------
16 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1/2 c Granulated sugar
3 lg Eggs
1 c Heavy whipping cream
Crust:
Melt butter. Stir in the crumbs and sugar until thoroughly blended.
Press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Set aside.
Apple Mix:
In a Dutch oven, melt butter over low heat, add brown sugar,
apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and, allspice. Simmer over low heat until
apples are soft, but still hold their shape. Cool mixture to room
temperature and reserve.
Topping:
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together with a fork until
well incorporated. Reserve.
Cheesecake:
In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream together sugar and
cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the
eggs one at a time until smooth. Add the cream and continue beating
until the mixture is thick and creamy. Gently stir in the cooled
apple mix by hand. Pour into the prepared spring form pan. Spread
praline topping over the top. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and
20 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before removing the
sides of the pan. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with
whipped cream.
