Gluten-Free Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake

Celiac.com 12/19/2020 - If you're looking for a rich, delicious and gluten-free dessert to serve this holiday season, then this delightful cinnamon apple cheesecake in a gluten-free almond meal crust is sure to be a holiday hit. 

Almond Crust Ingredients:

• ½ cup butter, softened, room temperature
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup quick-cooking oats
• ¾ cup finely crushed almonds
• ¾ cup almond meal
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

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Filling Ingredients:

• 2 packages of cream cheese (8 ounces each), softened
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup thawed apple juice concentrate
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Topping Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup thawed apple juice concentrate

Directions:
Heat oven to 325°.

Place all crust ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. 

Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan with oil. Pour the nut crust mixture into the pan.

Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press the crumbs down into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the pan.

Place crust in oven and bake about 5 minutes, or until the crust is slightly browned. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. 

Gradually beat in milk and juice concentrate until smooth. 

Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended-mixture will be thin. 

Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet.

Bake until center is almost set, about 40-45 minutes. 

Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.

Before serving, melt butter n a large skillet over medium heat; sauté apples until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.

For glaze, in a small saucepan, mix cornstarch, cinnamon and juice concentrate until smooth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. 

Add 1 tablespoon glaze to sauteéd apples; toss to coat.

Remove rim from springform pan. Cut slices and set onto plates.

Top cheesecake slices with apples, and drizzle with glaze. 

Serve immediately.