Peanut Caramel Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and dry apples.
2. 2
   Insert stick into stem end of each apple and set aside.
3. 3
   Place peanuts in a shallow bowl or pie pan and set aside.
4. 4
   In a heavy saucepan, cook caramels, peanut butter and water over low heat until melted and blended, stirring frequently.
5. 5
   Remove from heat (you may have to return to heat if mixture starts to set up).
6. 6
   Dip and turn each apple in caramel mixture, coating most of the way up.
7. 7
   Allow excess to drip into pan.
8. 8
   Dip apples in peanuts and place on a waxed paper lined baking sheet or into paper cupcake liners.
9. 9
   Store in a cool place or refrigerate.
10. 10
    Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.