You’ll be the life of the party with this Apple Pie Moonshine!
There’s something so special about that first display of pumpkins and mums set just outside the entryway of a grocery store.
It could be an 80 degree Indian summer day, but once I see the radiant glow of amber, russet and eggplant colored bouquets, I rush to create something ‘autumn-y’ using apples, squash or pumpkin. Are you that way too?
Today, it’s all about the apple. Apple cider to be exact.
I love my apple drinks…warm apple cider, Thanksgiving Cider, Appletini, and now this, Apple Pie Moonshine.
There are many apple pie moonshine recipes out there which call for apple juice, however, I thought that using apple cider would give it more of that authentic apple zip that I really love.
This moonshine is quick to make but you’ll want to let it sit for a week or more before indulging. This will allow the apple-cinnamon flavor to fully develop.
To begin you’ll add apple cider and sugar to a large pot and bring to a boil. Make sure the sugar completely dissolves before turning off the heat.
Next, remove pot from the burner and let cool completely.
Add in the grain alcohol and stir.
Next, prepare sterile mason jars by adding 2 – 3 cinnamon sticks to each.
Next, pour your apple moonshine through a cheesecloth into a large bowl then fill each jar to just below the rim.
Add lids.
Lastly, let sit in the refrigerator or a cool dark room until you’re ready to share.
Apple Pie Moonshine makes a really nice DIY project if you’re looking for something pretty and autumn-themed to give as a hostess gift, birthday present or holiday treat.
Saluté!
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Apple Pie Moonshine
- Category: Drinks
Description
You’ll be the life of the party with this Apple Pie Moonshine!
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 3 cups white sugar
- 15 cinnamon sticks
- 1 liter bottle of grain alcohol
Instructions
- Add apple cider and sugar to a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Once sugar is completely dissolved, remove pot from burner and let cool.
- Add grain alcohol and stir.
- Place 3 cinnamon sticks in each sterile mason jar.
- Pour moonshine through a cheesecloth into a large bowl.
- Pour mixture into jars and add lids.
- Let sit for one or more weeks in a refrigerator or a cool, dark place.
- Enjoy!
Ciao!
This is fabulous!!! I love the name.
Thank you, Mimi!!
My son Sean would be all over this Annie! Next time I visit, I’ll need to make a batch! Love it in the jars with the ribbon! Perfect for fall hostess gifts too!
My kids love this moonshine! I have feeling Sean will too! Yes, it makes for a perfect hostess gift! Thanks, Mary Ann!
We are going to an Octoberfest party and this is the perfect hostess gift.
The hostess will love it! 🙂
I can definitely get behind this libation! Don’t think that I will have much left to give away, but I will surely be happy:) Pinned!
That is the main thing! You’ll be happy! 😉
This is such a great DIY gift idea Annie! I can see myself making a batch of this to bring to holiday gatherings as hostess gifts!
The hostess will love it!! Thank you, Leanne!
I love this! Nice and warm, can’t resist apple cider.
Perfect for these crisp nights! Thanks, Bill!
What a great gift this would be! The flavors must be wonderful, cozy and warm. We love apple cider, and would love this!
This is the best apple cider you can imagine…and you don’t need a lot! 😉
Yes! Totally that way! I just love fall and all the colours and comfort food it brings. I bet this would be a lovely foodie gift for the holidays or even a hostess gift. Like fall in a glass! Happy Monday, my friend 🙂 XOXO
Fall in a glass! You know it! Thanks, friend! XOXO
This looks so fun to make! I’ve never made my own moonshine but I made limoncello years ago and it was amazing. I’m totally making this to give as gifts this year! loooooove it 🙂
OMG! Those are the two that I make…mostly for gifts, but to have on hand this time of year! I think you’ll love it!