Microwave Caramel Apples

• 4 to 5 md. apples
• 4 to 5 wooden sticks
• 1 pkg. (14 oz.) caramels
• 2 tbsp. water

1. Wash and dry apples; insert stick into stem end of each apple.
2. Microwave caramels and water in small, deep, microwave-safe bowl on high for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is smooth, stirring after each minute.
3. If caramel sauce is too thin, let stand about two minutes before dipping apples.
4. Dip apples into hot caramel sauce; turn until coated.
5. Scrape excess sauce from bottom of apples.
6. Place on greased wax paper.
7. Decorate with candy, if desired.
8. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator for up to two days.
9. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving to allow caramel to soften.

apples, caramels, water

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4320 (may not work)