Caramel Apple Pudding Cake

2 c. peeled, cored and sliced apples
3 tblsp. Lemon juice
½ tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
¼ c. raisins
1 c. flour
¾ c. brown sugar
¼ tsp. baking soda
½ c. milk
2 tblsp. Butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
¾ c. caramel ice cream topping
½ c. water
1 tblsp. Butter
(optional) whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Grease a 2 quart square baking dish. Place apples in bottom of dish, sprinkle w/ lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Top apple mixture evenly with raisins. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Add milk, the melted butter and vanilla. Mix well. Spread batter evenly over apples. In a small saucepan, combine caramel topping, water and butter; bring to boiling. Pour the mixture over batter.

Bake at 350* for about 35 minutes or until set in center. While warm, cut into squares. Invert each piece onto a dessert plate. Spoon the caramel-apple mixture over each serving. If desired serve with whipped cream or ice cream.