Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Bars

• 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
• 1/3 cup 2% milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted

1. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, butter and brown sugar. Press onto the bottom of a well-greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a small bowl, combine the apples, flour and sugar; spoon over crust. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over apples.
3. In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth; pour over cream cheese layer. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over caramel.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 until center is almost set, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramel-apple-cheesecake-bars/ (may not work)