Candy Apple Pie

Close your eyes and you 'll think that you 're eating old-fashioned glazed candied apples. Sliced apples, cinnamon candies, apple juice and a bit of cornstarch for thickening are simmered until the apples are tender. Then the lovely mixture is poured into a baked crust and chilled.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon red food coloring
• 1 ¾ cups unsweetened apple juice
• 20 cinnamon red hot candies
• 5 Granny Smith apples

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel and core the apples. Slice thinly.

Step 2

Combine 1 1/2 c apple juice, candies, food coloring, vanilla, and apples in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer until apples are tender, stirring frequently. Combine remaining 1/4 cup apple juice and corn starch; stir into apple mixture, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, and let cool.

Step 3

Spread apple mixture into pie shell, and chill for several hours. Before serving, top with whipped topping and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.