Place sticks in the prepared apples. Follow tips above in this post to prepare apples.

Place caramels and cream in a microwave save bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until caramel is melted and smooth. This should take no longer that 3 minutes. It only took 1 1/2 minutes in my microwave.

Hold apple by the stick over the bowl and spoon caramel over the apple. Allow the caramel to run down the apple and scrape bottom to remove excess caramel.

If adding topping roll immediately in topping and place on parchment to cool.

If not rolling in topping, but you want to dip it in chocolate, place coated apples in the fridge for 15 minutes before dipping in chocolate.