This Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine is your dessert and after dinner cocktail all in one! Ready in about an hour, it also makes a great Christmas gift!
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Homemade Liqueurs are so Easy!
Everyone knows I love making my own liqueurs. Some of your favorites have been my Diy Ginger Liqueur, Vanilla Infused Rum, and Chamomile Pear Infused Vodka. I love something where time does all the work.
I’ve done lots of summer and winter type liqueurs, but hadn’t dabbled that much in fall liqueurs or in this case fall moonshine. But once you make this Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine, you will return to it every fall!
Make Your Own Apple Pie Moonshine!
I have to give credit to Mr. Sidewalk Shoes for this one. It was completely his idea to make some apple pie moonshine from some Tennessee Moonshine. Now, you can buy apple pie moonshine, but it’s fun and easy to make your own!
So, I googled Apple Pie Moonshine. Turns out there are as many ways to make as there are to drink it. I finally settled on my version, which would include apple cider, apple juice, brown and white sugar, cinnamon sticks and Tennessee Moonshine.
All you do is combine apple cider, juice, sugars and cinnamon in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Stir in the moonshine. Pour into mason jars. I think putting in these cute mason jar mugs would be great for gifts!
Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine
You will not believe how quick and easy it is to make this! Warning – this tastes so good, you do not realize how strong it is. We love to stir it into hot apple cider, into tea, poured over ice cream and just sipped. It makes a great Christmas gift.
Looking for more fall/winter infusions:
This Homemade Candy Cane Vodka is also ready in about an hour and is soooo good!! Plus it makes pretty cocktails!
One of the most popular recipes on my blog is this Winter Solstice Brew! It takes about 5 weeks, so get started now!
Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine
Why buy storebought when you can make your own Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine.
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 4 cups apple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 750 ml bottle of moonshine
Instructions
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Combine the cider, juice, sugars and cinnamon sticks in a large sauce pan. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Stir in the moonshine. Pour into mason jars (you can strain it with a coffee filter if you'd like to make it more clear.)
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It's ready to drink now, but it gets even better with age!
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Makes about 2 1/2 quarts.
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Sue says
So I’m living in Basse-Normandie and this is France’s home of cider and all things apple but am I right in thinking that moonshine is made from corn? So what could I use instead. We have all sorts of alcohol here but I’m thinking maybe Calvados?? Any suggestions will be gratefully received and all the very best, Sue
Pam Greer says
Do you have access to Everclear?
Sue says
Hi Pam and thanks for your reply and the message to tell me you’d replied! I thought I’d subbed so would have been notified but will sub again. No we don’t have Everclear but certainly equivalents and I can get organic vodka easily at my local supermarket. I’ll have a go at making it in the next few weeks and let you know how it turns out with whatever I use! All the very best from La Baie de Mont Saint Michel, Sue
Ann says
Seriously, I have this country of yours.
Tina Culbertson says
Your husband deserves a pat on the back for this one for sure! It’s perfect for gifts and you know, as soon as I saw Apple Pie and Bourbon I thought of the TV show Justified. If you’ve ever seen it you’ll know what I mean.
Pam Greer says
I never watched Justified though my stepson kept telling me I should!
Chris says
Alexis just loves that stuff. She mixes it with Dr Pepper which sounds REALLY bad but it is so good. Everyone that she gets to try it loves it.
grace says
i’m pretty sure poisoned apple pie moonshine was used to kill a character on one of my favorite shows, but i’m still a fan (of both the show and the drink). 🙂
Bella Rum says
Great gift idea. I know several friends who would enjoy this.
Debbie@Mountain Breaths says
My next door neighbors were just talking about this. I must be living under a rock since I had never heard of it. Well thank you Mr. Sidewalk Shoes!
thepaintedapron.com says
Sounds dangerously good! Do you think you could make it with vodka so it wouldn’t be quite so strong? I love the way you “bottled” it, so adorable and so innocent looking!
Jenna
Joy says
Makes me wanna sing “Rocky Top”.
Erin Pocock says
sounds delicious, i will definitely have to try this one. i currently have my cherry vodka in the pantry. 🙂
Mary says
I’m in! So timely too, I just picked up bourbon to make an apple pie- infused version for a friend that’s a bourbon enthusiast 🙂
Melynda Brown says
I think the husband would love this! We can buy “moonshine” right here in our Costco in Washington state, but this looks more fun…..
Unknown says
Yes. Yes, And Yes. So simple and seasonal and just plain fun. GREG
Marjie says
Let me get this straight: You want all of your gift recipients to snooze through Christmas? Well, that sounds good to me! The apples are in full swing around here, too!
Mari @ Once Upon a Plate says
This sounds fabulous Pam (and Mr. Greer)! Thanks for sharing & Happy Apple Week! xo
Rattlebridge Farm says
A great idea, Pam. And a timely one. I have cider in the fridge…just need the moonshine. I will surely need it when I return from the meeting today about the kitchen clock. The last one was huge, the Clock That Ate New Jersey. Shaking in my tennis shoes.
Beautiful pictures!
Kitchen Ninja says
GET OUT!!! This is awesome, Pam!
a quiet life says
ps, is this what you call baking? as in you are toast?!
a quiet life says
you totally crack me up, girl you do need your liquid refreshments! how fun you can manage to make any fruit or veggie have a buzz 😉
~~louise~~ says
Well thank you Mr. Sidewalk Shoes! This is a great idea Pam. I’d love to have this on hand for Thanksgiving company. And as Marjie says, “easy peasy” too!
Thank you so much for sharing, Pam…
Catherine says
Yum!!!!
xo Catherine
deana sidney says
I have been playing with my new still, making herbal waters and liqueurs. It’s really fun to do. I’d love to play with this. Drinking my apple pie is a fun idea.
Joanne says
This would be dangerous in my hands…I’d probably drink it with every meal!