Apple Pie Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with foil and grease lightly.
2. 2
   Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into pan; bake 10 minutes. Let cool.
3. 3
   Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just to combine. Blend in sour cream, vanilla, and salt.
4. 4
   Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
5. 5
   Place pan in a roasting pan; add hot water halfway up sides. Bake 55-65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
6. 6
   Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
7. 7
   In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook 5-7 minutes until tender.
8. 8
   Add lemon juice and cornstarch slurry. Stir and cook until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temp.
9. 9
   Chill cheesecake at least 4 hours (preferably overnight). Top with apple pie filling just before serving.