Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9"x9" baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Grease with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
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   How to make the crumb crust
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   Add 1 cup of flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, oats, and butter to a food processor. Pulse until pea-sized crumbs form.
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   Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture and set aside.
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   Spread remaining mixture in a prepared baking pan. Lightly press crumbs into the pan with the back of a flat cup.
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   Bake for 10 minutes. While crust is baking make the cheesecake filling and apple pie filling.
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   How to make Apple Cheesecake Filling
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   Make sure cream cheese is room temperature. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
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   Add brown sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
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    Add egg and beat to combine.
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    Pour over cooked crust spreading to the edges.
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    How to Make the Apple Pie Filling
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    Peel and finely dice apples. They need to be about the size of a green pea. If they are too big they won't cook all the way and you'll end up with crunchy apples in your cheesecake.
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    Toss chopped apples with cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
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    Sprinkle spiced apples over cheesecake layer.
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    Top apple layer with reserved oat crust. Gently press with your fingers or the bottom of a cup.
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    Bake 20-25 minutes at 35
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    Cool at room temperature for an hour. Then refrigerate for at least two hours.
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    Cut into twelve squares. Or nine if you want bigger bars.
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    Drizzle bars with warm caramel ice cream topping before serving if you'd like. Yum!
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    Store in refrigerator.