2 (14 ounce) packages caramels
1/4 cup water
8 apples
8 sticks
Toppings: nuts, M&Ms, mini chocolate chips,
    candy decorations

Grease a strip of wax paper, long enough for all the apples; set aside.

In crockpot, combine caramels and water. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring frequently.

Wash and dry apples. Insert stick into stem end of each apple. Turn crockpot to LOW. Dip apple into hot caramel and turn to coat entire surface. Holding apple above pot, scrape off excess caramel from bottom apple. Place on greased wax paper to cool.

Once the caramel has set, roll the apples in the toppings of your choice.