New York Cheesecake With Caramelized 'Big Apple' Topping Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 6 Tbsp. melted butter
• 1 1/2 lb cream cheese softened
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1 tsp grated orange peel
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 4 lrg Large eggs
• 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 stk unsalted butter
• 2 c. thinly-sliced peeled and cored
•     Granny Smith apples - (abt 4 apples)

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