Caramel Apple Streusel (Microwave)

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar (more if desired)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional) or 2 tablespoons walnuts (optional)

1. Arrange the apple slices in a small shallow microwave-safe baking dish (a 9-inch micro-safe pie plate works great).
2. In a small bowl, mix caramel, water and lemon juice; spoon evenly over the apples.
3. In another small bowl, mix together the flour, white sugar,(or brown sugar if using) and cinnamon; cut in the butter until consistancy of coarse crumbs.
4. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the apples.
5. Cook uncovered on HIGH for 5-7 minutes.
6. Top with chopped nuts before serving.
7. Serve warm with icecream if desired-- yummy!

apples, caramel ice cream topping, water, lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, butter, pecans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caramel-apple-streusel-microwave-95747 (may not work)