Bake pastry shell but do not prick. Cool. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar. Stir in apples and 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice. Simmer for 12-15 min., stirring frequently or until tender.
Stir in flour. Cook and stir for 1 min. Drizzle caramel topping over pastry shell. Sprinkle with pecans. Spoon apple mixture over pecans and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, egg, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour over apples.
Bake at 350' for 35-45 min. or until a knife inserted into the cream cheese layer comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Chill completely. To serve, top with whipped topping. Sprinkle with remainder of pumpkin pie spice.
8 servings.
Submitted by: Jean
