Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe
Prep Time:
336 hours
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
14 Cups
Ingredients
  • ½ gallon (8 cups) apple cider
  • 4 cups apple juice
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground or whole allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 10 cinnamon sticks, divided
  • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle 151-190-proof grain alcohol
  • 1 vanilla bean pod, sliced
Directions
  1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, bring the apple cider and apple juice to a simmer, then stir in the sugars until dissolved.
  2. Stir in the nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, and 3 cinnamon sticks. Simmer until the spices are well incorporated, then remove from the heat.
  3. Allow the cinnamon sticks to steep while the mixture cools completely (about 1 hour) before removing all of the whole spices.
  4. Once cooled, stir in the alcohol. Transfer the moonshine to jars and place one cinnamon stick in each jar. Cut the vanilla bean and add one piece to each jar.
  5. Store in a cool, dry place for 2-4 weeks.
  6. If desired, strain out the cinnamon and vanilla. Keep refrigerated or at a cool temperature in well-sealed jars for up to 6 months and drink slightly warm or over ice.