Cinnamon Baked Apples

3 large tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons lemon jice
2/3 cup apple juice
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter/margarine
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Place apples in an ungreased 11 x 7 x 2 in baking dish. Drizzle with lemon jice; toss to coat. Set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Pour over aplles. Add cinnamon sticks if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm with whipped topping.

**Yield: 4 servings