Combine vanilla bean seeds, cream, butter, and salt in small pot over medium heat. Heat through until the mixture just comes to a boil and then take it off the heat. Cover with a lid and set aside while preparing everything else.
Line a 3 quart baking dish with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.
In a large pot, pour the water and corn syrup in and stir. Carefully pour the sugar into the center of the pot and do not stir. Turn the heat on to med/hi and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to med/low and check the temperature by placing a thermometer into the center.
Once the mixture reaches 350 degrees F. take it off the heat.
Whisk in the vanilla cream mixture.
Return the pot to a med/hi heat and continue stirring.
Check the temperature again once it begins to boil.
When the temp reaches 248 degrees F. take it off the heat and pour into the prepared baking dish.
Wait 10 minutes for the caramel to firm up some and then garnish with a sprinkling of salt.
Allow the caramel to cool for one hour and then place it in the refrigerator for an additional hour.
Take the caramel out of the pan, leaving it on the parchment paper and cut into bite size squares for candies. Wrap the individual candies in squares of wax paper and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
For making wraps, remove the stems and wash the apples well to remove any dirt or wax. If needed, place the apples in boiling hot water for a minute to remove wax. Dry them well.
Cut the caramel into 3 oz squares for small apples and 4 oz squares for large, making sure to weigh each piece.
Form a ball with each square and place each between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll into flat circles with a rolling pen.
Place the apples, stem side down into the center of each caramel circle. Flip the apple over along with the parchment paper and carefully peel away the paper. Place a Popsicle stick into the center of the apple where the stem was and press the caramel into place to cover the entire apple.
Garnish by rolling the apple in crushed peanuts or candies if desired or sprinkle a little additional salt on top of the apples.