"Fried" Apples

source: Pocket Change Gourmet

These apples are not really fried, and in fact, have no oil in them. They are just steamed in apple juice and served in a thick spiced sauce.

2 cups + 1/2 cup apple juice

5-6 cups apples, cleaned, cored and cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon apple pie spice

4 tablespoons brown sugar

Add 2 cups apple juice to large skillet and add apples, stir to cover with juice the best you can. Stir often and simmer until apples are fork tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove apples with a slotted spoon and place in bowl. Keep apple juice on low heat.

In the blender, combine 1/2 cup apple juice, cornstarch, apple pie spice and brown sugar, blend until smooth

Slowly whisk mixture into heated apple juice, whisking constantly, cook until thick and bubbly.

Add apples back into mixture and heat through

Serve warm or cold.