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How to Make Apple Pie Moonshine

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Updated Mar 7, 2017
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It’s like autumn in a glass! Perfect for a party drink, or just to enjoy on a brisk fall evening.

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  • Apple pie in a Mason jar? Yes please. Oh...it has booze, too? Sign me up! With just some apple cider, apple juice, spices and booze, you can whip up a batch of this fall-flavored drink. Seriously, this amazing “moonshine” is autumn in a jar. (Don’t worry; it’s not real moonshine, so you aren’t doing anything illegal.) If not using right away, store in the refrigerator.

How to Make Apple Pie Moonshine

  • Prep Time 60 min
  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Servings 50
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts apple juice
  • 2 quarts apple cider
  • 2-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) of 100- to 150-proof alcohol such as vodka or Everclear™

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Combine apple juice, cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves and both sugars in a large stockpot. Heat over medium heat and bring almost to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cover. Simmer for about one hour. Cool completely.
  • Step 
    2
    Strain out cloves and cinnamon sticks and stir in alcohol. Serve hot or cold garnished with a cinnamon stick and/or apple slice. Store in refrigerator.
  • Step 
    3
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Nutrition

80.3 Calories
0.1g Total Fat
0.1g Protein
12.5g Total Carbohydrate
11.0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
80.3
Total Fat
0.1g
0%
Saturated Fat
0.0g
0%
Sodium
1.5mg
0%
Potassium
47.7mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
12.5g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1.0g
4%
Sugars
11.0g
Protein
0.1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin C
3.10%
3%
Calcium
0.70%
1%
Iron
0.50%
0%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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