Caramel Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and dry apples; remove stems.
2. 2
   Insert craft sticks into stem end of each apple; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine caramels, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe glass bowl.
4. 4
   Microwave on HIGH 90 seconds or until melted, stirring twice.
5. 5
   Dip each apple into the caramel mixture quickly, allowing excess caramel to drip off.
6. 6
   Roll in chopped pecans; place on lightly greased wax paper. Chill at least 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Microwave chocolate morsels at HIGH 90 seconds or until melted, stirring twice; cool 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Pour chocolate where craft sticks and apple meet, allowing chocolate to drip down sides of apples.
9. 9
   Press pecan halves onto chocolate, if desired.
10. 10
    Chill 15 minutes or until set.