Salted Caramel Apple Push-It-Ups

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 48 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.

In large bowl, beat cake mix water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes on high speed. Stir in chopped apples. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

In 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels, whipping cream and salt over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until melted.

To assemble push-up cakes, drop 1 mini cupcake into each push-up pop container. Add 1 tablespoon melted caramels and 1 tablespoon frosting. Repeat layers. Sprinkle tops with chopped peanuts.