Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 350ºF.

2. Step 2

   Cook apples, cinnamon and 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar in saucepan on medium heat 6 min. or until apples are tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

3. Step 3

   Mix flour, brown sugar, oats and half the butter until blended; spread onto rimmed baking sheet. Bake 8 min. or until lightly browned.

4. Step 4

   Meanwhile, mix graham crumbs and remaining butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Top with apple mixture, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edge.

5. Step 5

   Beat cream cheese, remaining granulated sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended; pour over apple mixture.

6. Step 6

   Bake 35 to 40 min. or until centre is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours. Top with streusel and caramel sauce just before serving.