Apple Caramel Cranberry Crisp Recipe

8 to 10 large baking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (enough to fill baking pan 3/4 full)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or a few grinds of fresh nutmeg)

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1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup oatmeal (uncooked)

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter (or margarine), cut into small pieces

3/4 cup cranberries, dried

16 caramels, unwrapped and cut into quarters