Caramel Apple Dip

I know I'm not the only one who loves the fall season. I also know that I'm not the only one that absolutely loves caramel apples.
I stumbled across this recipe in a cookbook the other day, and have recently seen it floating around pinterest as well.

INGREDIENTS:

• 16 individually-wrapped caramels unwrapped
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 oz. cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt caramels with water, make sure you are stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla.
3. Fold in caramel mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
4. Serve with apple slices.