desserts

INSERT pop stick into stem end of each apple; set aside.

PLACE caramels and water in large saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until caramels are completely melted, stirring constantly.

DIP apples into melted caramel, spooning caramel over apples to coat. Allow excess caramel to drip off, scraping bottom if necessary. Place on sheet of greased wax paper; let stand about 15 minutes or until caramel is set.

Makes 5 apples

Use Your Microwave: Microwave caramels and water in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until caramels are completely melted, stirring every minute. Continue as directed.

Special Extra: Prepare as directed, rolling bottom of each freshly dipped apple into one of the following: 10 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, coarsely chopped; 1-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows mixed with 1/4 cup sprinkles; 1/2 cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, chopped. Or, drizzle dipped apples with 2 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted.

This recipe created by Kraft Foods.