Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
• In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture into prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth. Add in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing until combined.
• Spread diced apples evenly over the crust and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Drizzle caramel sauce over apples.
• Pour cheesecake mixture over apple layer and spread evenly.
• For the streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and oats in a small bowl. Cut in butter cubes using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Sprinkle streusel evenly on top of cheesecake layer.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cheesecake is set and streusel is golden brown.
• Allow to cool completely before drizzling additional caramel sauce over the top and cutting into bars.