CRACKER BARREL FRIED APPLES

INGREDIENTS :
2 cups apple juice, plus
1/2 cup apple juice
4 large golden delicious apples, with peel, cut 1/2 inch wedges
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
4 tablespoons sugar

INSTRUCTIONS :
  - In a medium skillet, combine the 2 cups apple juice and sliced apples.
  - Simmer gently until apples are fork tender but not mushy, turning apples frequently.
  - Remove apples from juice using a slotted spoon and place in an oven safe dish.
  - In a blender, combine the remaining 1/2 cup apple juice, cornstarch, apple pie spice and sugar.
  - Blend a few seconds until smooth.
  - Whisk mixture into hot apple juice in skillet and cook, stirring constantly on medium high heat until it bubbles and becomes thickened and smooth.
  - Pour thickened mixture over apples and serve