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Cooking Time: 2 to 3 minutes Power: 100% (700 watts)

4 or 5 apples small, at room temperature
1/2 cup peanuts chopped
25 caramel candy (about 1/2 of a 14 oz. package)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon water


Wash and dry apples. Insert a wooden popsicle stick into stem end of each apple; set aside.

Place peanuts in a shallow bowl; set aside.

In a 2-cup microwavable measuring cup or deep bowl, place caramels, peanut butter and water. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power (700 watts) for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until caramels are melted and mixture is boiling, stirring well after 2 minutes.

Dip and turn each apple in caramel mixture, coating at least two-thirds of apple and carefully scraping excess off bottom. If caramel mixture starts to set up before all apples are dipped, microwave remaining mixture at 100% power for 10 to 20 seconds to soften. Dip apples in peanuts, then place on waxed paper-lined plate or into paper cupcake liners until caramel mixture is set.

Store in a cool place or refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.