Dip into hot caramel sauce and turn until coated. Scrape off excess sauce from bottom of apples. Leave plain or roll in desired topping. Place on greased waxed paper and chill until firm. Keep in cool place but do not refrigerate.
Wooden sticks are sometimes available at meat counters, where they are used to make shish kebab.
Tongue depressors also can be used. Mix syrup, sugar and salt in heavy saucepan. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over popped corn and stir over medium heat 3-5 minutes. Add peanuts gradually to mixture.