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How to Make Apple Pie Moonshine
Apple Pie Moonshine
So, you want to know how to make apple pie moonshine, eh? You've come to the right place.
Apple pie shine is probably the most popular and sought after type of bootleg whiskey ever made, and for good reason - it's delicious. We've already posted procedures for making a basic mash and even instructions on making peach moonshine. Here is our favorite (high octane) apple pie moonshine recipe.
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The "Instant Satisfaction" Method
First, add the apple concentrate, cinnamon sticks and brown sugar to a pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer on very low heat, covered, for 20-30 minutes. Stir a few times as it is heating up to dissolve the sugar. Heating causes the cinnamon sticks to release their flavor very quickly, allowing you to be able to drink it immediately. I like to call this the "instant satisfaction" method.
After simmering, remove the pot from heat and let it cool. Make sure it is completely cool, and none of the burners on the stove are on before moving on to the next step.
After the mixture has cooled, split it between 4 pint jars (or 2 quart jars). Top the jars off with 150 proof corn whiskey. Remember, 100+ proof moonshine is flammable. You do not want to do this anywhere near a heat source.
If you completed all of the steps, congratulations, you just made your very own apple pie moonshine. You can start enjoying the fruits of your labor immediately.
The "no-boil" method
They say that good things come to those who wait, and we think that this statement applies to apple pie moonshine as well as it does to anything else. If you want to make a truly supreme batch of apple pie shine, you'll want to use this method. The "instant satisfaction" method listed above causes flavor to be rapidly released from cinnamon sticks, making your batch instantly drinkable. However, "steeping" the ingredients overnight, without boiling, produces a better product. Why? Well, we aren't exactly sure, but we think that boiling the cinnamon sticks cause additional flavors to be released, making the final product ever so slightly bitter. The "no boil" method provides 100% of the flavor with none of the bitterness.
Beware, this recipe is high proof. A lot of recipes call for adding a gallon apple this and a gallon of apple that, but by the time you're done adding all that liquid, you've dropped your proof down into the baby formula range. Apple concentrate provides apple flavor without compromising proof. This stuff sneaks up on you - and then it punches you in the face! But it's oh, so good.
Gourmet Apple Pie Moonshine
The above mentioned recipe (cinnamon, sugar, and apple juice concentrate only) will make a great batch of apple pie moonshine. However, add spices like ginger, orange peel, cloves, allspice, vanilla bean, peppercorn, etc... and you'll have something that will make your tastebuds do backflips. There are plenty of recipes on the web for more complicated versions of apple pie moonshine. Some of them are great, others are OK, but most are sorely lacking. We know this firsthand here at Clawhammer Supply, because we've tried a lot of them out. We did this because we've been working on a top secret project for a while now - the creation of a perfect blend of apple pie moonshine spices. After making many, many test batches, and drinking a lot, lot, lot of apple pie moonshine, we finally landed on a recipe that we're 100% sure will melt your tastebuds into a puddle of awesomeness. We proudly present to you our very own Apple Pie Moonshine Spice Mix. Check out that link to buy some, or head on over to our sister site, How to Make Apple Pie Moonshine for more info and additional recipes.
Hot Apple Pie Moonshine
If you would like to serve up some hot apple pie moonshine, here's what we would suggest. Use the recipe above to make standard apple pie moonshine. Then, buy a couple of gallons of apple cider and spice it to taste using the same ingredients above. Heat it in a crock pot WITHOUT the apple pie moonshine. (You don't want to add the moonshine because you'll vaporize all of the alcohol if you heat it over a long period of time.) Just set the jar of apple pie moonshine next to the crock pot and let your guests add a bit (or a lot) to each cup of cider they pour.
We hope you enjoy this post on how to make apple pie moonshine. This is how we like it, but we'd also love to hear your thoughts. Let us know your opinion on this recipe, or share your own apple pie moonshine recipe below.
You were saying that the boiling method gives you a bitter taste, that’s the tannin’s being released from the cinnamon,( it happens in brewed tea also ) and gives the bitter flavor. f.y.i., to remove that bitterness just add 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder to the boil mixture and poof, the bitterness will be gone leaving you with clean smooth drinking taste. You’ll Thank me later.
I made the APple pie spice pack version and was wondering how long it will keep?does it have to be refrigerated? Thanks a lot and I really like your website!
Can you use all apple cider and no apple juice ?
Is the Apple pie moon shine shelf stable?
We are thinking about jarring up the cider and cinnamon mixture and then adding the 151 everclear to each jar. Anyone have suggestions on how much to add to each quart jar?
Does the Apple pie moonshine need to be refrigerated after using the boiling method with frozen apple juice concentrate?
Hi guys, I’ve become quite the hobbie shiner and now I’m left with many gallons of shine and I want to start making new and amazing drinks with it. I absolutely love apple pie shine. I’m trying your recipe. I cant find ape concentrate anywhere. Can I boil down ape juce to make concentrate?
I wanna try the no-boil recipe!
When you say apple concentrate, do you mean concentrated apple juice???
Answer ASAP please, before I drink all my shine
(100proof)
was wanting to do the no boil method but was not sure if i just add all ingredients and let sit and how will the brown sugar melt with no boiling
I tried your 3 can concentrate Recipe last year. with a Few tweaks.
I did 3 Cans Concentrate
1/2 gal Everclear 190 proof
1 qt Apple Vodka 70 proof
1 qt. Vanilla vodka 70 proof
1 qt whip cream Vodka 70 proof
1 cup white and 2 Cups brown sugar
3 caps Vanilla extract pure not fake
15 whole cloves
12 Cinnamon sticks
and a table spoon nutmeg
added juice and Spices together brought to a very soft simmer, shut down and let it steep overnight. next day I strained off the big stuff spices, then added the everclear and 3 qts Vodka. the mixture seemed thick still so I poured it into qt. mason jars and let them sit in the Cupboard for 3-4 wks… took 2-3 wks for the Sugars to kick over to alcohol…. This stuff is HIGH OCTANE…. zero complaints but DO not try to stand fast after 2-3 shots….
we also found out that if you do a 16 oz Glass with ice and a 12 oz Gingerale then the difference to the top in Apple Pie, it tastes like sparkling cider, and It bites you from behind…. you do not think or taste the alcohol…its a Sneaky devil… I am Making a fresh batch tomorrow, so had to come revisit the site …. I am putting in a request for your spice kit to santa for this Xmas….;)
i got rye moonshine i like the peach taste how do i cut it to tast good
No! Is the answer to the million dollar question! You do not need to refrigerate! there is enough alcohol to preserve it, same with shelf life, no worries about it going bad either! booze comes with a life long shelf life!
Hi I did the no boil method I assumed you just add everything together just no boiling I put it in a cabinet does it need to be refrigerated
Mine are two years old. Decided to crack one open tonight. It gets stronger over time. I kept mine in A cabinet. Still tastes awesome. Only thing is that the mason jar is a bitch to open after sitting for two years.
Another good recipe that I found was:
1 1/2 gallon shine
2 pounds brown sugar
1/2 cup of cider spices
10 cinnamon sticks
1 pound of cranraseberries
Put all together in a 6.5 gallon carboy and stir together well and let sit for a month.. no heating it…
After a month add in
2 gallons apple juice
2 gallons apple cider
Let sit for 2 weeks or a month…
It’s ready after that.. best ape pie Shine you’ll ever taste
i live in the uk and have never heard of half the things and also measurements could you please make your recipes for everyone not just the lucky ones in the us lol thanyou x
What’s the expected shelf life of Apple pie moonshine and does it need to be refrigerated.
Hi,
My wife just made a ton of applepie Moonshine for an office holiday party, and we have a bunch left over. can this be stored, and how? does it have to be refridgerated, or can it be just kept in a cool dry place?
Thank you in advance for your recommendations,
Jeff
How long of shelf life and does it need refrigerated.
I made the APple pie spice pack version and was wondering how long it will keep?does it have to be refrigerated? Thanks a lot and I really like your website!