1 unbaked single pie shell, 9 inch
42 caramels
3 tbsp. water
3-4 c. tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt caramels with water in top of double boiler. Layer apples and caramel sauce alternately in pie shell.

In a small bowl combine flour, sugar and cinnamon, mixing well. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until it has a consistency of coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle flour mixture evenly over apples. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until done. Serves 6-8 people.