1-First: in a medium skillet, combine 2 cups of apple juice and the sliced apples. Simmer gently, turning them frequently, until they’re fork-tender that usually takes about 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them to maintain that perfect bite. Once ready, use a slotted spoon to remove the apples and place them in an oven-safe dish.

2-Next: blend the remaining 1/2 cup apple juice with 4 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice, and 3 tablespoons of sugar until it’s nice and smooth. Whisk this mixture back into the hot apple juice in the skillet and cook on medium-high heat. Stir constantly until it thickens up, which might take another 5 minutes or so.

3-Finally: pour that thickened sauce over the apples and serve it warm. The whole process clocks in at around 35 minutes, and you can double the recipe for bigger crowds. If you want to amp up the flavor, adding butter can make it even creamier it’s a tip that never disappoints.