Apple Pie Moonshine
With this simple and delectable Apple Pie Moonshine recipe, you can create your own flavored moonshine. I refer to it as a jarred party! Perfect as a food gift or hostess present!
Yield: 2
Materials
- 64 oz / 8 cups of apple cider
- 64 oz / 8 cups apple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- A few dashes of nutmeg
- A few dashes of cinnamon
- 6 whole cinnamon sticks snapped in half
- Optional: 2 Honeycrisp apples cut into 2 inch chunks
- 1 750 ml bottle Everclear 80 to 151 proof...just depends on how strong you like it or grain alcohol start by using half the bottle and go from there
Instructions
- Bring the cider, juice, sugars, and apple chunks (if using) to a rolling boil, then add the spices and simmer for an additional ten minutes, slightly decreasing the volume.
- After removing the mixture from the heat, let it cool fully.
- When the mixture reaches room temperature, drain the moonshine and use a potato masher to mash up the apples, if using them. Stir in the Everclear.
- A lot of the time, I don't realize how powerful it is until it's cold. You can always add more Everclear or additional cider if you think it's too powerful.
- Every container generally has a fresh cinnamon stick in it.
- This will fill four to five quart-sized mason jars.
- Moonshine should be kept cool in a refrigerator or garage.
- Before pouring, quickly shake it.
- Before serving or bringing somewhere, I prefer to place this in the freezer for about an hour.
- I serve it in Smapp Shooter cups as shots.
Notes
You can easily cut the recipe in half.
It's not really required to add the spice, especially if you get an apple cider with a strong flavor. I enjoy the spices' extra kick. You dial. Retains nicely in the refrigerator for up to four weeks, depending on how fresh your cider was. Before drinking, I prefer to put it in the freezer for approximately an hour. It will eventually freeze, but I adore the cold parts.
You could definitely add more cider to make this weaker or add another half-bottle (or less) of Everclear to make it stronger. To acquire the bite or flavor you want, experiment with it. I use this recipe because I wanted it to taste less like straight alcohol. Furthermore, nobody is falling to the ground this way! Haha!
It's not really required to add the spice, especially if you get an apple cider with a strong flavor. I enjoy the spices' extra kick. You dial. Retains nicely in the refrigerator for up to four weeks, depending on how fresh your cider was. Before drinking, I prefer to put it in the freezer for approximately an hour. It will eventually freeze, but I adore the cold parts.
You could definitely add more cider to make this weaker or add another half-bottle (or less) of Everclear to make it stronger. To acquire the bite or flavor you want, experiment with it. I use this recipe because I wanted it to taste less like straight alcohol. Furthermore, nobody is falling to the ground this way! Haha!