Caramel Apple Cheesecake

1 21 oz can apple pie filling
1 9 inch graham cracker pie crust
1 TGC Cheesecake mix prepared as directed
1 TGC Caramel Apple Dip mix prepared as directed
12 pecan halves plus 2 TBS chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350°F

1) Reserve ¾ cup of the pie filling; set aside.
    Spoon the remaining filling into the pie crust.
 
2) Pour the cheesecake into the crust and bake for
    30 to 45 minutes or until the center is set.
    Cool to room temp.

3) Mix the remaining pie filling with the Caramel Apple Dip in
    a small saucepan and heat until spreadable. Spoon the
    apple-caramel mixture over the top of the cheesecake
    and spread evenly.

4)Decorate the edge of the cake with pecan halves and
   sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top.
 
5)Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.

Recipe by Kista Taylor a fellow Gourmet Cupboard Distributor.