Caramel Apple Streusel (Microwave)

This is great to pop in the microwave while you are eating dinner, it's quick and simple to make, great served with icecream.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4

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)

Directions

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!