Try this Apple Pie Moonshine recipe.
- Carbohydrate 4.48972878578341 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.0526549998360161 g
- Fiber 0.0806180009466528 g
- Protein 0.0401695998740019 g
- Saturated Fat 0.00928464997208858 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (40g)
- Sodium 1.59161999496658 mg
- Sugar 4.40911078483676 g
- Trans Fat 0.0253543799206008 g
- Calories 18 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine the apple juice and cider along with the white sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon sticks in a very large pot.
- Stir it constantly until all the sugar dissolves and it comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1 hour. Your house will smell amazing in the process!
- Remove it from the heat and let it cool completely. I let it sit for several hours.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks.
- Once it's completely cooled, add the Everclear alcohol and the whipped vodka. (this is where you want to taste it to make sure the strength is just how you like it. Feel free to add more or less vodka and Everclear based on your preference. Just make sure you add a 50/50 mixture of each. Meaning if you add a ½ cup more of vodka be sure to add a ½ cup more of Everclear also. The recipe is pretty mild. I like it a bit stronger so I almost always add another cup of vodka and another cup of Everclear.
- Stir it completely and add the mixture to clean glass mason jars with lids and store in the refrigerator. If you like a strong taste of cinnamon feel free to leave a stick in the jar for extra flavor. I do this on a couple of jars myself. I love the taste of cinnamon.
Where does one store two gallons of liquid plus the extra spirits without crowding the refrigerator? Making flavored grain alcohol at scale requires careful planning regarding vessel capacity and cooling times.
- Use a stockpot with a capacity of at least 12 quarts to prevent boiling over when the sugars dissolve.
- Heat the cider, juice, and sugars over medium-low heat until bubbles break the surface gently, ensuring the sugars fully dissolve without scorching on the bottom of the pan.
- Allow the base mixture to reach room temperature completely before introducing the Everclear and whipped vodka, because high heat will evaporate the alcohol content.
- Maintain a strict 50/50 ratio if adjusting the final alcohol volumes up or down to keep the flavor profile balanced.
- Transfer the finished batch into sterilized glass mason jars and store them in the refrigerator, where the mixture keeps indefinitely due to the alcohol content.
Assessing the balance of the batch relies entirely on palate testing rather than thermal metrics, since alcohol proofing requires manual tasting after the spirits are blended. Adjusting the strength incrementally ensures the beverage suits individual preferences before bottling.
