Caramel Pudding Cake

Mix and  boil together:

4 c water
2 c water
2 c brown sugar
4 Tbl butter
Set aside
Prepare Batter:
1 c sugar
1 c chopped peeled apples
2 c flour
1  tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 baking soda
1 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 c raisins
1/2 c chopped nuts
Cream butter and sugar, and cream.  Add apples.  Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk.  Sead into greased 13x9x2 pan.  Pour hot brown sugar and  butter mixture over the batter.  Bake for 375 for 45 min  Cut in squares and serve warm or cold with whipped topping  or ice cream..