Caramel Apple Pie (Print-Friendly Version)
Smooth filling with soft apples and salted caramel on a crunchy graham base.
# Ingredients List:
→ Base
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115 g melted unsalted butter
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50 g sugar
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180 g graham cracker crumbs
→ Filling
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120 g sour cream
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5 ml vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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200 g sugar
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680 g softened cream cheese
→ Apple Topping
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1 g nutmeg powder
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3 medium peeled and chopped apples
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30 g unsalted butter
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25 g brown sugar
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5 g cinnamon powder
→ Caramel Sauce
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5 g sea salt
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85 g butter in cubes
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200 g sugar
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120 ml heavy cream
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Warm the oven to 163°C. Grease a 23 cm springform pan. Mix the crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mix into the pan bottom tightly. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool a bit.
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In a big bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Slowly mix in sugar. Add eggs one by one on low speed. Stir in vanilla and sour cream just until it blends.
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Pour the filling on the cooled crust and smooth it out. Put the springform pan into a bigger pan. Add hot water to come halfway up the springform sides. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until the center is almost set but still a bit wobbly.
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Turn off the oven and open the door slightly. Let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour. Then chill it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and cook for around 8 minutes until apples are soft and saucy. Let it cool down.
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In a medium pan, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring all the time until it turns deep amber. Add the butter cubes carefully and stir till melted. Slowly whisk in the cream (it will bubble). Boil for a minute, then take off heat and mix in sea salt. Cool slightly.
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Spread the apple topping over the chilled cheesecake. Pour the caramel sauce on top before slicing and serving.
# Helpful Hints:
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Make sure everything's at room temp to get a smooth mix.
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Using a water bath helps keep cracks from forming.
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Let it chill well so it tastes and feels its best.