Caramel-Topped Apple Pie

Directions

Combine apples and water in saucepan.

Cover and steam about 3 minutes.

Drain and spread apples on cookie sheet to cool quickly.

Arrange slices in 9 or 10 inch pie plate.

Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, pecans, graham cracker crumbs, salt, and melted butter or margarine; sprinkle over apples.

Bake at 425F for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 350℉ (180℃) and bake for 20 minutes.

While pie is baking, combine caramels and hot milk in top of a double boiler; cook until caramels are melted.

Pour the hot caramel sauce over top of pie and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.

Cool before serving.