Caramel Apple Cheesecake

1 can (21 oz.) Apple Fruit Filling, divided
1 - 9" or 10" graham cracker crust
2 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/4 cup caramel topping
12 pecan halves plus 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350. Reserve 3/4 cup apple filling. Spoon remaining filling into crust. Beat together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and mix well. Pour over apple filling. Bake 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool to room temperature. Mix reserved apple filling and caramel topping in a small saucepan. Heat, about 1 minute. Arrange apple slices around outside edge of cheesecake. Spoon caramel sauce onto the cheesecake and spread evenly. Decorate with pecan halves around edge. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 8-12 servings.