Grandma's Apple Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine

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This delish apple pie moonshine made with apple juice, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla vodka tastes just like apple pie à la mode!

Submitted by UNCHAINED
Updated on September 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
46
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 46 servings

  • ½ gallon apple cider

  • ½ gallon apple juice

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 4 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 whole clove

  • 3 cups 190 proof grain alcohol (such as Everclear)

  • 2 cups vanilla vodka

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Overhead of cider ingredients and measuring cups.

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  2. Place apple cider, apple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and whole clove in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.

    Overhead of cider moonshine in a pot cooling on a countertop.

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  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Stir grain alcohol and vanilla vodka into the cooled mixture.

  4. Pour into clean bottles or jars; store in the refrigerator.

    A pot of cider moonshine being ladled into three mason jars resting on a countertop.

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  5. Enjoy!

    close up view of Grandma's Apple Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine in mason jars

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150 Calories
0g Fat
20g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 46
Calories 150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 19g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 59mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.