Good-Cooking - Caramel Apple Pudding Cake

Ingredients

• 2 medium, tart cooking apples, such as Granny Smith or Jonathan, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (2 cups)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
• Whipped cream (optional)