Description
Create a delightful homemade Apple Pie Moonshine, a perfect holiday drink that captures the essence of apple pie in a warm, spirited beverage. This recipe is designed for ease and maximum flavor, bringing a comforting taste of tradition to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1 (12 ounce) can apple juice concentrate
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 fifth (750ml) clear, unflavored alcohol (like vodka or Everclear)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine apple cider, apple juice concentrate, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
- Once cooled, remove the cinnamon stick.
- Stir in the clear, unflavored alcohol.
- Pour the Apple Pie Moonshine into clean jars or bottles.
- Allow the moonshine to age for at least 2 weeks before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can add an extra cinnamon stick.
- Adjust the spices to your personal preference.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering and Infusing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (varies with alcohol content)
- Sugar: Approx. 20-25g
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: 0mg