Caramel Apples - crock pot

2 (14-oz) bags caramels
1/4 cup water
8 to 10 medium apples

In slow cooker, 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 the stem of each apple. Turn control on low. dip apples into hot caramel and turn to coat entire surface. Holding apple above pot, scrape off excess accumulation of caramel from bottom of apple. Place on greased was paper to cool.