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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.
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.