Caramel-Topped Apple Pie

5 1/2 c Apples; peeled and sliced

1/4 c Water

3/4 c Sugar

1 tb Flour

1/2 ts Cinnamon

1/2 ts Nutmeg

1/2 c Pecans; chopped

3/4 c Graham cracker crumbs

1/4 ts Salt

1/3 c Butter or margarine; melted

1/2 lb Caramels

1/2 c Hot milk

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 425~ for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 350~ 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. -----