Candy Apple Pie

By Thom809

Remember candy apples from when you were a kid? You know, you got them at carnivals and at the circus. If you'd like to bring back that same special taste without all the sticky mess, here's a pie that'll do it for you. (Everybody will wink at the taste, too.)

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups unsweetened apple juice, divided
• 1/3 cup cinnamon candies (about 15 candy disks)
• 1/4 teaspoon red food color
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
• 1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed(1 8-ounce container equals 3-1/2 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups apple juice, candies, food color, vanilla extract, and apples. Bring to a boil, then simmer just until the apples are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Combine the remaining 1/4 cup juice and cornstarch. Stir into the apple mixture and continue to cook until thickened, about 2 minutes, then cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.