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Wash the apples and pull the stems off. Refrigerate the apples for 1 to 2 hours. Finished.

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Some apples come waxed, which can keep the caramel from sticking. If your apples came waxed, wash them using some baking soda and water. Once the caramel hardens, you can serve the apples. Some people prefer to leave the apples on the counter for about 15 minutes, so that they won't be too cold.