Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping

INGREDIENTS

1/4 tsp

nutmeg

Streusel topping (recipe follows)

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

vanilla extract

granny smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped

large eggs

1/2 cup

plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided

1 cup

butter, softened

2 8 ounce packages

cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup

firmly packed brown sugar

2 cups

all purpose flour

1/2 cup

caramel topping

1 cup

firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup

all purpose flour

1/2 cup

quick cooking oats

1/2 cup

butter, softened