In slow-cooking pot, combine carnels 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 control to low. Dip apple into hot capmel and turn to coat entire surface. Holding apple aboe pot, scrape off excess accumulation of carmel from bottom of apple. Place on greased wax paper to cool.