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It’s apple time!

Autumn brings crunchy leaves, sweater weather and crisp air. It’s also apple season, so here’s a different use for those tasty treats that combines smooth caramel, firm apples and tangy cheesecake for a delicious dessert.

APPLE CRISP CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

INGREDIENTS: Apple Pie Filling: 3 apples, peeled and diced 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. allspice Pinch of salt 1/3 cup water 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 1/4 cup of water 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Cheesecake: 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1-1/2 cups plain or

Greek yogurt 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Granola and whipped cream for topping

DIRECTIONS:

Add apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, spices, salt and 1/3 cup water to saucepan. Cook over medium heat until combined and boiling, then reduce heat to simmer and cover with lid. Cook until apples are soft, about 8-10 minutes.

Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water in small bowl and pour into apple mixture and stir together until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla; remove from heat and let cool.

To make cheesecake, add all cheesecake ingredients to mixer bowl and beat until smooth.

Layer cheesecake and cooled apple pie filling in Mason jars or glasses. Top with granola, whipped cream; sprinkle with cinnamon.

To add extra flavor, layer in caramel or salted caramel ice cream topping.

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