Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar, the chopped pecans and the cinnamon. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, stir the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until mixed.

Cut in the butter using a pastry blender of fork, until mixture looks like wet sand.

Add the chopped apples and cheddar cheese to the bowl and mix well.

Make a well in the center.

Add the milk all at once.

Stir just until mixture forms a ball.

Take a large spoonful of the dough and roll it into a ball.

Dip the biscuit in the melted butter and roll in the sugar mixture.

Arrange on a greased baking sheet.

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.