Easy Caramel Apples

Ingredients:

1 14-ounce bag of wrapped caramels
2 tablespoons water
6 Washington Fuji or Cripps Pink apples (or your favorite variety)
6 Wooden sticks
Granulated sugar Granulated sugar

Directions:

1. Unwrap the caramels and place in a microwave safe bowl. Add the water and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring a few times during cooking, until melted. Or, melt the caramels and water in a 1 ½ quart sauce pan over low heat, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until melted.
2. Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert wooden handle sticks in the top of the apple and wipe excess juice from the apple.
3. Dip the apple in the caramel. Sprinkle granulated sugar on a piece of waxed paper and place the caramel apples on top of the sugar. Chill in the refrigerator until set.