Apple Pie Moonshine

[Johngottshall]

Started a batch of the peach pie tonight only used 1/2 the sugar. I have it in a glass jar to clear will hopefully be cleared in a week. Then will add 1/2 cup peach schnapps and a pint of the other spirits

 

[Johngottshall]

Just bottled another batch of apple pie ohhh so good

 

[jamesngalveston]

i made some spiced peach just like the apmoonshine and it is excellent.
looking good there.john

 

[Johngottshall]

Thanks James I started a peach but it went south on me I don't know what happened but this is my 3 red batch of apple in 2 months I can't keep it around

 

[Thig]

Thanks James I started a peach but it went south on me I don't know what happened but this is my 3 red batch of apple in 2 months I can't keep it around

John, what happened to the peach? Better go easy on this stuff, it really sneaks up on you.

 

[Johngottshall]

I added some fresh peaches waited a few days to add alcohol and it molded I was sick that I had to toss it. but live and learn. And yes it is real smooth it does sneak up on you.

 

[Elmer]

Took the kids to a corn maze/pumpkin smashing/orchard place this weekend.
Walked out with a nice gallon of fresh cider.

Looks like this coming weekend I will be making a 2 gallon batch!

 

[Hokapsig]

I don't have one clove. I'm wondering if 1/8 tsp of ground cloves is good or too much??? Need an answer ASAP!!!!

 

[LoneStarLori]

I don't have one clove. I'm wondering if 1/8 tsp of ground cloves is good or too much??? Need an answer ASAP!!!!

That should be about right. But no more than 1/8 tsp. Store bought ground cloves are very fine.
You can always add more later if you want. Just can't take it out.

Be sure not to make it a heaping spoon.

 

[Hokapsig]

I put in less than 1/8 tsp, but I am a tad worried when I took the lid off the pot as the concoction simmered, I got a big whiff of clove. I will keep the lid off and see if the smell dissipates. Thanks Lori!!!

 

[Hokapsig]

Still smells a little clovey, but I just took it off simmer. Let's see what happens when it cools.

I also have the Everclear to add, as well as the Vanilla Vodka. I ALSO picked up a Carmel Apple liquore (15%ABV) and am wondering if I add 1 cup of that with the Everclear and Vodka, will that be TOO much alcohol or too many flavors?

 

[LoneStarLori]

that combination sounds wonderful! IMO you can't have too much alcohol. But, I would add the everkleer and vodka and them maybe 1/2 of the caramel, taste it and see if it needs more.
The clove should not be too bad after blending with the liquors a while. It can be strong when boiling.

 

[Hokapsig]

Thanks Lori. I'm going to have to send you a mason jar for all your assistance.

 

[ctshep97]

has anyone made this with other than 190 proof. in my area all i can get is 100 proof.

 

[Thig]

has anyone made this with other than 190 proof. in my area all i can get is 100 proof.

I have not. If you follow the basic recipe most use (2 parts apple cider, 2 parts apple juice, 1 part Everclear 190Proof) you end up with an alcohol content of about 19%.

Going with the same basic recipe using 100 proof is going to result in about 10% alcohol, probably nothing wrong with that it will be just be more of an apple cider/juice wine.

You could increase the ratio of Everclear to the juice and cider to get the abv up, but I am not sure what that would do to the taste.

 

[jamesngalveston]

more 100 proof anything and less cider...works for me...lol

 

[kryptonitewine]

The recipe I have states that you can use vodka (80 proof) but double it.

 

[Thig]

The recipe I have states that you can use vodka (80 proof) but double it.

It really all depends on how much abv you wanted the final result to be and how much the taste might change.

 

[Hokapsig]

I have a half gallon of vodka that I would like to make a batch with. I'm going to double the vodka to 6 cups, keep the vanilla vodka to 1, and add a half cup of caramel apple liquoer. I night cut the white sugar back to half a cup and add back in as needed.

 

[jamesngalveston]

that sounds good...hoka...i swear, though i might have to move somewhere that gets cold just to drink the stuff....