What You Need!

5 apples, washed, well dried

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels (about 50)

2 Tbsp. water

Make It!

INSERT wooden pop sticks (from bag of caramels) into stem ends of apples. Cover large plate with waxed paper; grease paper with butter. Set aside.

COOK caramels and water in large saucepan on medium-low heat until caramels are completely melted, stirring constantly.

DIP apples in caramel; spoon caramel over apples if necessary to evenly coat apples. Let excess caramel drip off. Scrape bottoms of apples; place on prepared plate. Refrigerate 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator 15 min. before serving; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Refrigerate leftovers.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Shortcut

Wash and dry apples thoroughly so that caramel adheres to the apple peel.

Special Extra

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