• Using a food processor or the rolling pin method, break cookies int small pieces.
• In a large mixing bowl, add melted butter, cinnamon, brown sugar.
• Mix well
• Wrap the cake mold with foil 3-4 times tightly. Lay out the base, forming the sides.
• Bake in warm oven (350 degrees f) for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, sour cream. Add starch, mix.
• Add the eggs separately, add to the dough.
• Mix well, but do not over mix.
• Spread the filling on top of the crust mixture. Press to flatten the top.
• Add sliced apples on top of the cheesecake. (Note - apples should be peeled, very thinly sliced, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.)

Cheesecake Topping

• In a medium bowl, combine oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter.
• Mix. The consistency of the topping is kind of like wet sand.
• Add topping over apples.
• Place the form in a second larger pan or a tall baking sheet. Pour boiling water the larger pan to create a water bath, Leave in the oven for 60 minutes at 350° f.
• If necessary, cover the top with foil (do not cover).
• Refrigerate the baked cheesecake for 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with salted caramel.