Apple Caramel Pecan Cobbler

~~Ingredients ~~

For the Apple Filling

8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2” pieces

4 Honeycrisp, Gala or Fuji apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2” pieces

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 cup Dixie Crystals light brown sugar

1/2 cup Dixie Crystals extra fine granulated sugar

3 tablespoons corn starch

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

For the Caramel Sauce