Caramel apple cheesecake

21 oz can of apple pie filling
9" or 10" graham cracker crust
2 pkg. (8oz each) cream cheese at room temp
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 t. vanilla
2 large eggs
1/4 c. caramel topping
12 half pecans plus 2 T. chopped pecans

Heat oven to 350*. Reserve 3/4 c. pie filling and spoon rest into bottom of crust and level. Mix together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and mix well. Pour over pie filling. Bake 50 minutes or until center is set. Cool to room temperature. In saucepan, mix reserved pie filling and caramel topping over low heat, stirring gently until just combined. Spoon apple caramel mixture into center of cheesecake and spread evenly over top to glaze. Decorate with the half pecans around edge and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.