Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Ingredients

• (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
• (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• (8-ounce) packagescream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extra ct
• large eggs
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• pecan halves
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Reserve 3/4 cup of apple pie filling and set aside. Spoon remaining pie filling into crust.
3. Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat until smooth. Add eggs and mix well; pour over apple filling in crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are puffed and surface of cheesecake is firm except for a small spot in the center that will jiggle when the pan is gently shaken, about 35 minutes. Remove cheesecake from oven and let it cool to room temperature.
5. To make the caramel apple topping: Mix reserved apple filling and caramel sauce in a small saucepan over medium low heat until warmed through, about 1 minute.
6. Arrange apple slices around outside edge of cooled cheesecake. Spread caramel sauce evenly on top; decorate with pecan halves around edge. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Chill until ready to serve.