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Pies from Rina's Kitchen


Candy Apple Pie 

1 3/4 cups unsweetened apple juice
3/4 cup hard cinnamon candy, about 20 pieces
1/4 teaspoon red food colouring
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 Granny Smith apples
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 - 9 inch baked pie shell
nondairy whipped topping
ground cinnamon
                   
1. Peel and core the apples. Slice thinly. 
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. 
3. Spread apple mixture into pie shell, and chill for several
   hours. Before serving, top with cool whip and sprinkle
   with cinnamon. 


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