Caramel Apple Cheesecake
"Combine orange scented cheesecake with the autumn flavors of apples, walnuts and a warm caramel drizzle. A crunchy oat, walnut, and cinnamon crust provides a nice flavor and texture contrast to a creamy cheesecake..."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup old-fashioned oats
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½ cup walnuts, chopped small
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¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
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1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
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3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
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½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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½ cup heavy (whipping) cream
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4 large eggs
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2 cups apple juice
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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2 or 3 tart baking apples, such as Granny Smith
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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¼ cup water
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¾ cup heavy (whipping) cream
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½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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