Apple Caramel Cheesecake (Tara)

Crust:
1 cup graham crumbs
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp finely chopped pecans
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
Filling:
3 pkgs (8oz) cream cheese softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs lightly beaten
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
2 1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 tbsp caramel icecream topping sauce
2 tbsp chopped pecans
In a bowl combine the crackers, sugar, pecans and cinnamon, stir in butter.  Press into a 9 inch springform pan.  Place pan on a baking sheet, bake 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.  In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.  Add eggs, beat on low until combined. Stir in vanilla.  Pour over crust. Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon, spoon over filling. Bake 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set.  Cool on rack, run knife around to loosen.  Drizzle with 4 tbsp caramel topping.  Cool for 1 hr, chill overnight. Just before serving drizzle with remaining caramel sauce and sprinkle with pecans.