Applesauce Cheesecake Squares

-----------------------------------CRUST----------------------------------- 2 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs

1 c Pecans; chopped

1/2 c Butter; melted

1/2 c Brown sugar; packed

----------------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 24 oz Cream cheese; softened

1 c Sugar

2 tb Flour

3 Eggs

1 c Applesauce

1/2 ts Cinnamon

1/4 ts Nutmeg

Combine all crust ingredients. Divide in half, press 1/2 in bottom of 9x13" pan, save remainder for top. Combine cream cheese, sugar and flour, beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add remaining ingredients, beat until well blended. Pour into crust lined pan, make sure it`s level. Sprinkle remaining crust on top. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. To minimize cracking, place shallow pan of water on rack below cake while cooking. -----