Caramel Chocolate Apples

INGREDIENTS:
Chewy caramel candies (8.4 oz / 240 grams)
3 medium-sized apples (pink ladies, granny smith, or other apples of your choice.
4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Dark chocolate
Toppings (slices almonds, chocolate confetti, crushed cookies, etc.)
Wooden skewers
Bonus Walnut Caramel Candies: leftover caramel sauce + walnut halves