Caramel Apple Streusel (Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Arrange the apple slices in a small shallow microwave-safe baking dish (a 9-inch micro-safe pie plate works great).
In a small bowl, mix caramel, water and lemon juice; spoon evenly over the apples.
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.
Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the apples.
Cook uncovered on HIGH for 5-7 minutes.
Top with chopped nuts before serving.
Serve warm with icecream if desired-- yummy!