This Apple Pie Moonshine recipe is crazy good! It goes down very easy but really packs a punch. It’s a very easy recipe that doesn’t require a moonshine still or any complicated steps. This is really a flavored moonshine recipe.
The Apple Pie Moonshine recipe is an incredibly delicious cocktail. It’s always the hit of the party and everyone goes crazy for these apple pie moonshine cocktail drinks. Plus, you won’t believe how easy it is to make! Just make sure that you give yourself enough time.
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What We Love About This Recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine
This is truly the best Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine recipe you will ever try. It is like liquid apple pie. Remember to let it sit and mellow, though as high-proof grain alcohol is used. If you try this moonshine too soon, it’s like drinking rocket fuel. Or, at least I’m assuming that’s what rocket fuel would taste like. I’ve never really tried it.
- Quick Prep It takes only a few minutes to prepare and about an hour to cook.
- Rest: Will take 8 weeks to mellow and blend.
- Adaptable: Can make it so many different versions.
- Makes Great Gifts: A wonderful Christmas gift for the holiday season, Wedding Favor or party gift if they enjoy an adult beverage.
Ingredient Notes
- 64 oz Apple Juice – Any variety that you have on hand or enjoy drinking.
- 64 oz Apple Cider– A fall staple but now you can find year round in most gourmet sections of supermarkets.
- Sugar– White sugar is used in this recipe but you can use brown sugar if you prefer.
- Cinnamon Sticks- Provides a warmth to this apple pie moonshine drink.
- 750 ml 190 proof Everclear grain alcohol or the highest proof vodka you can find: Everclear is best, 190 proof is preferred but 151 is also great to use. Whatever you can find at your local liquor stores.
Equipment Needed for Moonshine Apple Pie Recipe
How to Make Apple Pie Moonshine
These are the basic steps for making Apple Pie Moonshine Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Cook
First, in a large pot, bring the apple juice, cider, sugar, nutmeg, ground cinnamon and 8 cinnamon sticks to a boil, stir and then cover and simmer for 1 hour.Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
STEP 2: Alcohol
Next, add alcohol to mixture. **CAUTION: Do not add alcohol near a flame or heat source. It is highly flammable. Make sure mixture is completely cooled before adding alcohol.
STEP 3: STRAIN AND JAR
Strain the cinnamon sticks out and pour into jars.Divide remaining 6 cinnamon sticks among jars. Finally, place lids on jars and allow to sit to blend and mellow in a dry place for 8 weeks before enjoying.
Prep and Storage Tips for this Apple Pie Moonshine Cocktail
Here are a few tips and helpful suggestions see all the information in the Flavored Moonshine Ultimate Guide.
DO YOU HAVE TO WAIT THE 8 WEEKS?
The reason that the recipe recommends the eight weeks is to allow it to mellow, 191 proof Everclear is very strong. If you are using a strong vodka or Everclear 151 then you do not have to wait the 8 weeks to enjoy.
HOW TO STORE THIS BEVERAGE RECIPE
Refrigeration is not necessary. Just a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Even after opening, refrigeration is not necessary due to the high alcohol content. However, you can use the refrigerator if you want to serve it cold.
HOW TO MAKE MY OWN MOONSHINE
If your goal is to make your own moonshine from a still and not this easy apple pie drink recipe, then here is a great website that will give you access to stills and all the equipment that you will need to purchase.
WHAT TO MAKE WITH YOUR APPLE PIE MOONSHINE
Now you have this amazing homemade moonshine, what do you do with it? This apple pie moonshine drink can be enjoyed hot or cold. Mix it with soda or juices, liquor such as vanilla vodka, whiskey or rum or make some fabulous cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Pie Moonshine
You can make Apple Pie Moonshine with the white sugar listed below in the recipe card, brown sugar or a combination of the two. Certainly you can use less sugar or a sugar substitute if you prefer.
Of course, you can add apple slices to the recipe, some even add whipped cream vodka, fireball or other vanilla bean.
Indeed, this recipe can be adjusted as you need it for your get together. Make the number of batches that you need.
This can happen from the spices, or sometimes sediment in your sider. You can strain it through cheesecloth or shake it before serving to guests.
No, there is no need to can this recipe. Just make sure that your jars and lids are completely clean. Make sure that the lids are applied tightly.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Add Less Cinnamon: Not a fan of cinnamon, there is no need to add the cinnamon sticks to the moonshine recipe.
- Apple Cider: Feel free to make your own if you have a good recipe.
- Alcohol Content: It is difficult to calculate as it depends on the brands that you utilize. However, for general purposes it is about 30 proof with an ABV of around 15 percent. (This is just an estimate only, please do not come at me in the comments)
- Jars: Any size canning jars that you have to store this Apple Pie Moonshine Everclear. You aren’t going to do the entire canning process. Just fill the jars and make sure they are tightly sealed, even gallon size can be used, perfect for holiday parties.
- Time: The eight weeks is a guide, as the alcohol content is very high. If you like strong spirits with a kick or use a less strong proof then you can drink before the 8 weeks. Please drink responsibly.
What to Serve with Drinks with Apple Pie Moonshine
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Best Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 64 oz apple juice
- 64 oz apple cider
- 3 cups sugar
- 14 cinnamon sticks, divided
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 750 ml 190 proof Everclear grain alcohol, or the highest proof vodka you can find
Instructions
- Bring the apple juice, cider, sugar, nutmeg, ground cinnamon and 8 cinnamon sticks to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Add alcohol to mixture. **CAUTION: Do not add alcohol near a flame or heat source. It is highly flammable. Make sure mixture is completely cooled before adding alcohol.
- Strain the cinnamon sticks out and pour into jars.
- Divide remaining 6 cinnamon sticks among jars.
- Place lids on jars and allow to sit in a cool, dry place for 8 weeks before enjoying.
- Please enjoy responsibly.
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Expert Tips
- Add Less Cinnamon: Not a fan of cinnamon, there is no need to add the cinnamon sticks to the moonshine recipe.
- Apple Cider: Feel free to make your own if you have a good recipe.
- Alcohol Content: It is difficult to calculate as it depends on the brands that you utilize. However, for general purposes it is about 30 proof with an ABV of around 15 percent. (This is just an estimate only, please do not come at me in the comments)
- Jars: Any size canning jars
that you have to store this Apple Pie Moonshine Everclear. You aren’t going to do the entire canning process. Just fill the jars and make sure they are tightly sealed. - Time: The eight weeks is a guide, as the alcohol content is very high. If you like strong spirits or use a less strong proof then you can drink before the 8 weeks. Please drink responsibly.
that you have to store this Apple Pie Moonshine Everclear. You aren’t going to do the entire canning process. Just fill the jars and make sure they are tightly sealed.Estimated Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided are estimates. To learn more about how I calculate this information go to www.itisakeeper.com/about-its-a-keeper/privacy-disclosure-policies/
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What’s the shelf life in a cool dark place vs a fridge? Looking for a long term storage.
I’ve made two batches of this recipe. However I did use one and a half cups of white sugar and 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar because I like the depth of the brown sugar with my apple pie. So far this is the only recipe I found that has added nut made and cinnamon to the batch which I think makes a difference. I did find out the comparison between the two different batches was the quality of the Apple cider. I shared my apple pie moonshine with friends as Christmas gifts and they were all very very pleased.
how much sugar??
It is in the recipe card on the blog post. 3 cups.
you made my day I lost the recipe I had and who would of thought of course I should of known pinterest. thank you
Why is my apple shine so dark
Maybe the spices?
what is the reason for simmering this 1 hour? can it just be cooled down after it starts to boil?
It is for all the flavors to meld together. You can prepare however you like, but I can not guarantee the same end result.
Incredibly busy webpage. Hard to see what I wanted to see due to the Facebook etc column on the left, the heart and search icon on the right, a ribbon of recipes across the top and many, many ads popping up.
Aside from that a good recipe.
The jump to recipe link at the top will take you right to the recipe.