Ingredients

4 cups sliced tart apples
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar, more or less to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch, or Clear Jel A
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
2 crust pie crust
10 caramel candies, cut into small pieces
1 egg, to brush on pastry surface
3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

Directions

Peel and slice apples, combine with water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes. Mix together sugar, cornstarch and spices. Stir into hot apples. Bring apple mixture back to a boil; cool. Place filling in bottom crust; top with caramels. Adjust top crust (cut slits); seal and flute edges. Brush with beaten egg, if desired. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Serve with ice cream drizzled with caramel ice cream topping.