How to Make Apple Pie Moonshine

It’s like autumn in a glass! Perfect for a party drink, or just to enjoy on a brisk fall evening. MORE + LESS -

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March 7, 2017

quarts apple juice

quarts apple cider

2-4 cinnamon sticks

whole cloves

cup brown sugar

cup white sugar

bottle (750 ml) of 100- to 150-proof alcohol such as vodka or Everclear™

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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.
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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.
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Nutrition Information

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

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.