Company Apple Pie

Directions

In top of double boiler, place caramels and half and half; melt caramels over boiling water, stirring often until smooth.

For crust, stir together 3 cups flour, salt and ¼ cup sugar; cut in butter.

Combine oil, cold water and egg; stir into flour mixture, stirring to form dough.

Divide dough into thirds; roll out and place each in a pie pan.

Filling: divide apples among pie pans.

Stir together 1 cup flour, 2 cups sugar and lemon rind; sprinkle over apples.

Drizzle with lemon juice.

Topping: beat cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar and egg in mixing bowl.

Spoon caramel sauce over pie in strips.

Place cream cheese topping between caramel strips.

Sprinkle chopped nuts over all.

Bake 3 pies until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.