The Sanctuary of Geneva

Friends, family, employees and residents of The Sanctuary of Geneva have joined together to offer a one of a kind cookbook.  Our "Taste of Tradition" cookbook contains a collection of recipes to try, many of them passed down from generation to generation. 

This month we are featuring a recipe by resident Helen Neuman.  Her Apple Pecan Cheesecake was a hit with the residents and will surely become a Sanctuary standard.

Contact The Sanctuary of Geneva to purchase a cookbook today! 

 Apple Pecan Cheesecake

1 1/2 c. Honey Graham Cracker Crumbs

1/4 c. melted butter (1/2 stick)

1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar, with 2 T. divided

4 pkg, cream cheese, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. sour cream

4 eggs

4 c. chopped pealed apples

3/4 c. chopped pecans

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 325 degrees.  Line 13 X 9 inch pan with foil.  Mix crumbs, butter and 2 T. sugar, press onto bottom of pan and bake for 10 minutes.  Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended.  Add sour cream, blend.  Add eggs, 1 at a time mixing on low after each egg just until blended.  Pour over crust.  Mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar, apples, pecans and cinnamon.  Spoon over batter.  Bake 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes.  Cool.  Refrigerate for 4 hours.  Use foil to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting, then serve.