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How to make caramel apples
Wash the apples and pull the stems off.
Some apples come waxed, which can keep the caramel from sticking. If your apples came waxed, wash them using some baking soda and water.

Available choices: *Insert a wooden stick into each stem hole, and place the apples in the fridge. This will cool the apples down, and help the caramel coating harden faster.; *You can pat them dry using a clean cloth. Make sure to squeeze any excess water out of the apples so they're completely dry.; *If your apples were cured in the oven, place them in a bowl for a better cleaning. If you're not squeamish about how much caramel you place in your apples, try combining together 1/3 cup (125 g) caramel and 1/3 cup (59 ml) milk.; *Next, separate the apples, make them into smaller chunks, and trim any tender spots where the apples have gotten tough. You can use a sharp knife to do this; use a dull knife; cut each apple into a manageable-sized slice, and store.;
Insert a wooden stick into each stem hole, and place the apples in the fridge. This will cool the apples down, and help the caramel coating harden faster.