Ingredients
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Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 Tablespoons sugar 5 1/2 Tablespoons melted Butter Filling: 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling 3 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs 1/3 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, Thawed Topping: 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts caramel topping (Smuckers for ice cream)
Procedure
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To prepare crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs,sugar,and melted butter, Press into
bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Refrigerate until set. Preheat oven to 350
degrees
To prepare filling: Remove apples from filling, scraping off filling. (Try
rinsing lightly in a colander) Place a single layer of apples over bottom of
crust
Combine cream cheese,sugar,and vanilla extract in a large bowl
Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until blended and smooth
Add eggs,1 at a time,beating at low speed just until blended
Blend in apple juice concentrate
Pour mixture into crust,being careful not to disturb apple slices
Bake for 40 minutes or until center is almost set
Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate 3 hours
Sprinkle with peanuts, drizzle with caramel topping before serving.
