Hot Apple Pie Dip

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 apple, chopped, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp. finely chopped PLANTERS Pecan Pieces
WHEAT THINS Original Crackers

HEAT oven to 375°F.
MIX reduced-fat cream cheese, sugar and spice in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in half of the apples.
SPREAD into pie plate or small casserole dish. Top with remaining apples, Cheddar and nuts.
BAKE 10 to 12 min. or until heated through. Serve with crackers.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Substitute
Substitute ground cinnamon for the pumpkin pie spice.
Variation
Serve with WHEAT THINS Lightly Cinnamon Snack Crackers.