Salted Caramel Apple Pie (Printable Version)

Creamy filling meets tender apples and salted caramel over a crisp graham cracker base.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Crust

01 - 180 g graham cracker crumbs
02 - 50 g granulated sugar
03 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 680 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 200 g granulated sugar
06 - 3 large eggs
07 - 5 ml vanilla extract
08 - 120 g sour cream

→ Apple Pie Topping

09 - 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
10 - 30 g unsalted butter
11 - 25 g brown sugar
12 - 5 g ground cinnamon
13 - 1 g ground nutmeg

→ Salted Caramel Sauce

14 - 200 g granulated sugar
15 - 85 g unsalted butter, cubed
16 - 120 ml heavy cream
17 - 5 g sea salt

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 163°C. Grease a 23 cm springform pan. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan bottom. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
02 - Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed. Blend in vanilla extract and sour cream until just combined.
03 - Pour filling over cooled crust, smoothing the surface. Place springform pan inside a larger roasting pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides of the springform. Bake 55-65 minutes until center is nearly set but slightly jiggly.
04 - Turn off oven and crack door open. Let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
05 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook while stirring until apples are tender and syrupy, about 8 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
06 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar while stirring constantly until deep amber color develops. Carefully add cubed butter and stir until melted. Slowly whisk in heavy cream (mixture will bubble). Boil for 1 minute then remove from heat and stir in sea salt. Let cool slightly.
07 - Top chilled cheesecake with apple topping. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before slicing and serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth texture.
02 - The water bath prevents cracking during baking.
03 - Chill thoroughly before serving to optimize flavor and texture.

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