Caramel Apple Cheesecake

1 can (21 oz) Apple filling
1 10" graham cracker crust
2 pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1/4 c caramel topping
12 half pecans plus 2 Tbls chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350.  Reserve 3/4 c apple filling.  Spoon remaining into crust.

Beat together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.  Add eggs and beat well.  Pour over apple filling.  Bake 35 minutes or until center is set.  Cool. 

Mix reserved apple filling and caramel topping in small sauce pan.  Heat about 1 min. Arrange apple slices around outside edge cheesecake and spoon caramel topping onto cheesecake and spread evenly.  Decorate with pecan halves.  Sprinkle with chopped pecans.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.   8-12 servings.