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To lightly toast the pecans, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring a few times, being careful not to let them burn.
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Cool completely.
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CRUST: Combine pecans, flour and coconut in medium bowl.
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Stir in melted margarine or butter.
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Place in an 8 inch springform pan and press onto the bottom and 2 inches up sides.
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Set aside.
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FILLING: Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.
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Gradually beat in the sweetened concensed milk.
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Add the apple juice and eggs, beating on low speed until combined.
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Stir in the chopped apple.
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Pour into prepared pan and place springform pan on a baking sheet turned upside down.
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BAKE in a 375 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes (center should appear nearly set when shaken gently).
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COOL in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes.
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LOOSEN crust from sides of pan.
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COOL 30 minutes longer; remove sides of pan and cool completely.
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POACH apple slices in water in a large skillet for about 1 1/2 minutes or until soft; drain.
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CHILL cheesecake and apple slices in refrigerator overnight.
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BEFORE SERVING: Arrange apple slices on top of cheesecake.
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Drizzle with warmed caramel topping.
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SPRINKLE lightly with additional pecans and coconut.
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STORE leftovers, covered, in refrigerator.