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In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and cinnamon.
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Pour crumb mixture into 9-inch springform pan; press onto bottom and up side of pan.
4
Bake 12 min. or until browned. Allow crust to cool.
5
In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and COOL WHIP in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer.
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Add sugar, 1/3 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add cinnamon and continue to mix on medium speed until combined.
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Pour filling into prepared crust in springform pan.
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Refrigerate for at least 3-1/2 hours to set. (Cheesecake can also be refrigerated overnight to set.)
9
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add chopped apples; cook for 6 to 8 min. or until tender, stirring often.
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In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, then pour over apples.
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Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a slight boil, stirring frequently.
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Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
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Allow to cool for 5 min. Pour over prepared cheesecake.