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Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place pan on a
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In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, pecans and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325u00b0.
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In a large saucepan, combine cranberry layer ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until berries pop and mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool slightly. Gently spread 1-1/2 cups into crust; chill remaining sauce for topping.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in pumpkin, vanilla and cinnamon. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over cranberry layer. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
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Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, about 70-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan.
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To serve, top with reserved cranberry sauce. If desired, serve with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and shaved chocolate.
