Caramel Apple Napoleons

Unfold pastry sheet; cut into 9 (3 1/2-inch) squares. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 10 to 13 minutes.

Thaw escalloped apples in microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 6 to 7 minutes; let stand 2 minutes.

Heat whipping cream in a medium saucepan over low heat.

Cook sugar, 1/4 cup water, and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until mixture turns an amber color. Gradually pour sugar mixture into whipping cream, stirring constantly.

Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes.

Split pastry squares horizontally in half. Layer bottom halves with half of apples, half of caramel sauce, and half of pecans. Repeat procedure, stacking remaining pastry, apples, sauce, and pecans. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.