Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with unsalted butter.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted unsalted butter in a bowl and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a bowl until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Peel and core apples; toss with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Place evenly over cheesecake filling.
- Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon; mix in chilled butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until edges are golden and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour with the door ajar, then cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Room temperature ingredients create a smooth batter. Gradually cooling prevents cracks. Use tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Keep crumble chunky for texture. Chill for at least 4 hours.
