CARAMEL APPLE SURPRISE

6 cups sliced and peeled apples
1 cup plus 2 T. baking mix (like Bisquick)
1-1/2 t. cinnamon
22 caramels cut into quarters
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix apples, 2 Tablespoons baking mix and cinnamon together, then stir in caramels. Spread into ungreased 9 by 13 pan. Mix nuts, sugar, butter and remaining one cup of baking mix together until crumbly and sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until apples are tender & topping is brown.

Serves 8