CARAMEL APPLE FOCACCIA

1 (1 lb) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
2 cups thinly sliced apples (peeled and cored)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup caramel sundae topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lightly grease a large baking sheet; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll out thawed loaf into a 12-inch circle. Transfer circle to prepared baking sheet; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix apple slices with sugar, cinnamon and nuts; set aside.

Brush round of dough with 1/2 of melted butter. Evenly spread sliced apple mixture over butter. Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the apples are tender and the edges of dough are golden brown.

Remove from oven. Brush with remaining melted butter.

Drizzle with caramel topping. Remove from pan to cool on wire rack. Slice and serve.

Servings: 12
Source: Bridgford Foods