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No-Bake Oatmeal Apple Pie Lasagna

No-Bake Oatmeal Apple Pie Lasagna

Dive into a delectable fall dessert combining the richness of Granny Smith apples, zesty lemon juice, creamy cream cheese, and crunchy pecans in a no-bake oatmeal crust! And, oh, did we mention the caramel swirls?
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour

Ingredients
  

Apple Pie Filling:

  • 2 lb. diced peeled apples Recommendations include Granny Smith or Honey Crisp
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 cups water

Oatmeal Crust:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 2/3 cup pecans chopped

Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 14 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups whipped cream e.g., Cool Whip

Topping:

  • 2 1/2 –3 cups whipped cream e.g., Cool Whip
  • Caramel sauce for drizzling
  • Pecans for decoration

Instructions

Apple Pie Filling:

  • Prepare the apples by coring, peeling, and dicing them. To prevent oxidation, coat the apples in fresh lemon juice and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add water and whisk until all ingredients are dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • After reducing the heat slightly, allow the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes. Add the apples, return to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce to low. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the apples are softened and the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

Oatmeal Crust:

  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Once melted, incorporate the brown sugar until it is fully dissolved.
  • Introduce the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and chopped pecans, stirring continuously.
  • Lower the heat and integrate the quick-cooking oats, cooking for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring that all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Reserve approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the oat-pecan mixture for later use. The remainder should be pressed into the base of a 9 x 13-inch dish, previously greased, and then refrigerated until firm.

Vanilla Cream Cheese Layer:

  • Using an electric mixer, blend the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. This should take approximately 2 minutes.
  • Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar until the mixture is uniform. Subsequently, fold in the whipped cream.
  • Spread this mixture uniformly over the previously prepared crust and refrigerate.
  • Once the apple pie filling has reached room temperature, spread it over the cream cheese layer and return to the refrigerator until set.

Final Assembly:

  • Layer the dessert with 2 1/2 to 3 cups of whipped cream, ensuring a smooth surface.
  • Drizzle the caramel sauce over the whipped cream layer. For aesthetic purposes, use a wooden skewer or the back of a knife to create swirls in the whipped cream using the caramel.
  • Finish by sprinkling the reserved oat mixture on top and garnishing with additional pecans.
  • For best preservation, store the dessert in the refrigerator.
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