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DIY Apple Pie Moonshine

By Pam Greer 26 Comments

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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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Jar of homemade apple pie moonshine with apples in the background

 

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!

Jar of DIY apple pie moonshine

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!

Jar of homemade apple pie moonshine

 

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:

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Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine
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Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine

Why buy storebought when you can make your own Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine. 

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 40
Calories 85 kcal

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

  1. 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.)

  2. It's ready to drink now, but it gets even better with age! 

  3. Makes about 2 1/2 quarts. 

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Sugars 9g
Vitamin C 0.5%
Calcium 0.7%
Iron 0.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Beverage Recipes, Cocktails, Infusions, Liqueurs, Recipes Tagged With: apples, liquor, moonshine

About Pam Greer

Pam Greer can be found at her foodie (and wine, and books, and cats) blog: Sidewalk Shoes, at her professional photography business: Pamela Greer Photography, at her daily photography blog: Pamela Greer 365. By the time you've read this, she has probably started another site.

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  1. Sue says

    October 23, 2017 at 9:37 am


    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

    Reply
    • Pam Greer says

      October 23, 2017 at 9:45 am

      Do you have access to Everclear?

      Reply
      • Sue says

        October 24, 2017 at 10:33 am


        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

  2. Ann says

    October 21, 2017 at 2:46 am

    Seriously, I have this country of yours.

    Reply
  3. Tina Culbertson says

    October 20, 2017 at 11:14 am


    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.

    Reply
    • Pam Greer says

      October 20, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      I never watched Justified though my stepson kept telling me I should!

      Reply
  4. Chris says

    October 23, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    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.

    Reply
  5. grace says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:42 am

    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). 🙂

    Reply
  6. Bella Rum says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Great gift idea. I know several friends who would enjoy this.

    Reply
  7. Debbie@Mountain Breaths says

    October 17, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    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!

    Reply
  8. thepaintedapron.com says

    October 17, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. Joy says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:45 am

    Makes me wanna sing “Rocky Top”.

    Reply
  10. Erin Pocock says

    October 17, 2013 at 12:14 am

    sounds delicious, i will definitely have to try this one. i currently have my cherry vodka in the pantry. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Mary says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  12. Melynda Brown says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    I think the husband would love this! We can buy “moonshine” right here in our Costco in Washington state, but this looks more fun…..

    Reply
  13. Unknown says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    Yes. Yes, And Yes. So simple and seasonal and just plain fun. GREG

    Reply
  14. Marjie says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    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!

    Reply
  15. Mari @ Once Upon a Plate says

    October 16, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    This sounds fabulous Pam (and Mr. Greer)! Thanks for sharing & Happy Apple Week! xo

    Reply
  16. Rattlebridge Farm says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
  17. Kitchen Ninja says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    GET OUT!!! This is awesome, Pam!

    Reply
  18. a quiet life says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    ps, is this what you call baking? as in you are toast?!

    Reply
  19. a quiet life says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    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 😉

    Reply
  20. ~~louise~~ says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    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…

    Reply
  21. Catherine says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Yum!!!!
    xo Catherine

    Reply
  22. deana sidney says

    October 16, 2013 at 11:33 am

    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.

    Reply
  23. Joanne says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:24 am

    This would be dangerous in my hands…I’d probably drink it with every meal!

    Reply

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