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Cover large plate with waxed paper; spray with cooking spray. Set aside. Place caramel bits in medium saucepan. Add water; cook on medium-low heat 3 min. Dip apples into melted caramel until evenly coated, spooning caramel over apples if necessary.

Allow excess caramel to drip off. Scrape bottoms of apples; place on prepared plate. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator 15 min. Store any leftover apples in refrigerator.

Kitchen Tips. Tip 1. Caramel apples can be rolled in a variety of coatings for a sweet treat that is perfect for gift-giving or for serving on a special occasion.

Tip 2. Wash and dry apples thoroughly before dipping into melted caramels so that the caramel sticks to the apples. Tip 3. Melt 2 oz. Drizzle over freshly dipped apples; place on prepared plate. Continue as directed. Swirl the pan as it cooks, but do not stir. Remove the caramel sauce from the heat, and let stand until it thickens to the desired consistency. Do not add butter or cream to the caramel, which will thin the sauce and keep it from being like melted caramels.

Use this sauce to replace 1 cup of melted caramels about a 14 oz. One of the ultimate fall treats! Perfect for gifting and parties. Makes 7 caramel apples about 3 servings per apple.

Servings: Prep 20 minutes. Cook 3 minutes. Chill 30 minutes. Ready in: 53 minutes. Instructions Rinse and thoroughly dry apples with a paper towel. Having toppings ready if you'll be adding some to apples.

Line a 13 by 9-inch baking sheet or baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper, spray parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray, set in the fridge. Heat in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well between intervals, until melted and smooth. This will take about 2 - 3 minutes. If caramel is extra runny let it cool just briefly so it doesn't run right off the apples. Dip apples one at a time into caramel on an angle so it covers nearly to the top center.

Lift apple and let excess run off, then run bottom of apple along inside edge of bowl to remove excess caramel. Lift apple and turn apple upside down to let caramel run up the apple a little then immediately roll in toppings or sprinkle with toppings before caramel sets.

Turn apples upright and place on prepared baking sheet in fridge, repeat process with remaining apples. Allow caramel to set completely, about 30 minutes in the fridge you can eat them before this but if you want caramel to firm back up the wait the 30 minutes.

Cut apples into slices just when ready to enjoy so they don't brown. I don't recommend using Werther's "Soft" caramels. I've tried and the caramel melts off of the apples even if you refrigerate right away. It's also delicious to dip in melted chocolate or white chocolate or drizzle chocolate over apples.

Nutrition estimate does not include toppings. Nutrition Facts. Calories Calories from Fat