Caramel Apple Cheesecake

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 8 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced (approximately 8 cups)
• 1 Jon Donaire Baked New York Cheesecake, thawed (16 slices)
• 1 jar caramel sauce
• 1 tub whipped dessert topping
• Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
• Sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, vanilla, spices and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue to boil until sugar is dissolved and the mixture starts to thicken, approximately 5 minutes.

Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and the mixture begins to thicken, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for about 1 hour. The mixture will thicken as it cools.

Place 1 slice of cheesecake on each plate. Top with 1/4 cup of apple mixture. Drizzle caramel over cheesecake and apples.

Garnish with a dollop of dessert topping and a cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.