Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

graham cracker crumbs ((15 full sheets))

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (melted (115g))

1/2 cup

granulated sugar ((100g))

16 oz

cream cheese (softened (450g))

1/2 cup

granulated sugar ((100g))

1 tsp

vanilla extract

large eggs (lightly beaten)

medium tart apples (peeled and finely chopped)

2 tbsp

brown sugar

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour ((190g))

1/2 cup

granulated sugar ((100g))

1/2 cup

cold unsalted butter (cubed (100g))

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1/3 cup

(salted) caramel sauce (see notes above)