1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups diced apples (preferably Granny Smith)
½ cup caramel sauce
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
Beat cream cheese and sugar together until creamy, then add vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
Gently fold in the diced apples into the cheesecake mixture.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
Allow to cool at room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce.