Caramel Apple Pudding Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

thinly sliced & peeled Granny Smith apples

3 tbsp

lemon juice

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1/8 tsp

nutmeg

3/4 cup

packed brown sugar

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

baking soda

1/2 cup

low-fat milk

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp

vanilla

1/2 cup

chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

3/4 cup

caramel ice cream topping (store bought or homemade)

1/2 cup

water

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

whipped cream or low-fat ice cream/frozen yogurt for serving