Apple Pie Caramel Cheesecake

Crust and base:
1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
2. Melt margarine.
3. Stir margarine into crumbs and use fork until all completely mixed.
4. Press into a 9” springform pan with the back of a spoon.
5. Empty apple pie filling into bowl and chop into small pieces.
6. Spread apple pie filling over the bottom of crust.

For the filling:
1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar in ½ cup increments.
3. Add eggs, one at a time.
4. Mix in vanilla and seasonings well.
5. Pour on top of prepared crust.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Shut off oven and open door leaving cheesecake in oven for 30 more minutes.
7. Let cool completely. Leave cheesecake in springform pan.

For the topping:
1. In a double boiler, melt together caramels and evaporated milk
2. With the cheesecake still in the springform pan pour the carmel mixture over the top.
3. Let cool completely.