1. Preheat the Oven

• Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Make the Crust

• In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cubed butter.

• Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until crumbly.

• Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

• Bake for 15–18 minutes, until light golden.

3. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

• In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.

• Add sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs.

• Mix until well combined and creamy.

4. Mix the Apples

• In a small bowl, toss chopped apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.

5. Assemble the Layers

• Pour the cheesecake filling over the warm crust and smooth evenly.

• Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar apple mixture over the cheesecake layer.

6. Make the Streusel

• In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, oats, and cold butter until coarse crumbs form.

• Sprinkle evenly over the apples.

7. Bake

• Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and edges are slightly golden.

8. Cool and Drizzle

• Let bars cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.

• Drizzle caramel sauce over the top while still slightly warm.

• Cool completely before slicing for best results.