Ultimate Caramel Apples

• 5 apples (1-1/2 lb.), washed, well dried Safeway 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
• 1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
• 2 Tbsp. water
• suggested toppings: melted BAKER'S White or Semi-Sweet Chocolate, crushed OREO Cookies, chopped PLANTERS Peanuts

1. Insert wooden pop stick into stem end of each apple.
2. Microwave caramels and water in large glass microwaveable bowl on HIGH 3 min., stirring after 1-1/2 min.
3. Stir until caramels are completely melted.
4. Dip apples into hot caramel sauce, turning apples until evenly coated.
5. Scrape off excess sauce from bottoms of apples.
6. Decorate with toppings as desired.
7. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
8. Let stand 30 min.
9. or until caramel is firm.
10. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

apples, caramels, water, toppings

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/ultimate-caramel-apples-64379.aspx (may not work)