Candy Apple Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. apple juice (unsweetened), divided
1/3 c. cinnamon candies (about 15 hard candies)
1/4 tsp. red food coloring
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
1 1/2 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation

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