APPLE CRISP CHEESECAKE PIE

 APPLE PIE FILLING

2-1/2 cups diced apples (3 medium apples)

1 Tbsp melted butter

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1-1/2 Tbsp cornstarch

1/2 cup water

Peel the apples and dice in 1/2" cubes.  In a large saucepan, melt the butter, add the rest.  Stir well.  Cover over medium heat until the apples are slightly softened and the sauce is thickened.  It will take about 10-15 minutes, just remember to stir occasionally so the sauce doesn't stick to the pan.  Set aside to cool.

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 to 2 tsp cinnamon, to taste

6 Tbsp melted butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a bowl, stir everything together.  Press mixture in the bottom and sides of a 9" pie dish (I used a springform pan).  Bake 8 minutes and set aside to cool.

 

CRISP TOPPING

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 cup butter, melted

Stir together ingredients and set aside.

CHEESECAKE FILLING

12 oz cream cheese

1/2 cup sugar

1-1/2 tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp flour

1 large egg

Beat cream cheese with sugar, vanilla and flour.  Add slightly beaten egg and mix just to combine.  Pour into the prebaked crust.

Spread the apple mixture on top of the cheesecake filling.  Sprinkle with the crumb topping and bake 35 minutes.  Cool completely before serving.

Serve with a drizzle of caramel ice cream sauce, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.