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1 (9-inch) baked pie shell

1 3/4 cups unsweetened apple juice, divided

3/4 cup hard cinnamon-flavored candy (not "red hots")

1/4 teaspoon red food coloring

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

5 Granny Smith apples (or other tart green apples), peeled and sliced thinly

3 tablespoons cornstarch

Non-dairy whipped topping (optional)

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups apple juice, candies, food coloring, vanilla, and apples in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer until apples are tender, stirring frequently.
2. 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 baked pie shell, and chill for several hours.
4. Serve with whipped topping, if desired.

Serves 8 to 10.