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INGREDIENTS
FOR THE PRETZEL CRUST
2 c. crushed pretzels
3/4 c. (1 1/2 stick) melted butter
1/4 c. granulated sugar
FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER
1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 c. heavy cream
FOR THE STRAWBERRY TOPPING
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp. Strawberry Jell-O mix
1 pt. fresh strawberries, sliced

DIRECTIONS
Make the Pretzel Crust: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, stir together pretzels, butter and sugar until combined. Transfer to a 10” tart pan and press firmly into pan using the bottom of a measuring...

NGREDIENTS
CRUST
2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 c. low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
4 tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
FILLING
1 lb. Granny Smith apples
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Vegatable or canola oil for frying (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Crust: Pulse flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a food processor for 5 seconds, until evenly mixed. Add cottage cheese and butter and process for about 30 seconds, until a soft dough comes...

INGREDIENTS
3 c. apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
2 c. water
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
2 (14-oz. packages) refrigerated pie crusts
2 Eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. Sanding sugar
Caramel, for serving

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, squeeze lemon juice on apples to keep them from browning.
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, combine water with brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, vanilla and kosher salt. Whisk until fully combined.
Add apples to the pan and...