It’s almost apple season! You know what that means!! It’s time for Apple Pie Moonshine! What? Moonshine?
Yes, you can make your own moonshine from the comfort of your own kitchen! Ok- so it may not be “real” moonshine, but in terms of potency, it’s pretty darn close.
With the addition of the Everclear, which is 190 proof, Apple Pie Moonshine has got a serious kick!
With the use of your Ninja Foodi, you can have delicious Moonshine in less than an hour!
Be careful when you are drinking it though, it tastes soooo good, but remember that it is pretty strong.
Tips for making Apple Pie Moonshine in the Ninja Foodi:
1. Drink sparingly. Everclear is 190 proof and is VERY strong.
2. Serve over ice, as a shot or in a martini with your favorite cream-based liquor.
3.Be sure to let Apple Pie Moonshine cool completely before adding in liquor otherwise you may end up cooking out the liquor content.
4.Store in glass mason jars! Not only does the Apple Pie Moonshine look great in the mason jar, but it’s also a great way to seal and save for later. No spilling! 🙂
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Ingredients for Apple Pie Moonshine made in the Ninja Foodi:
- 64 Ounces of apple juice
- 64 Ounces of apple cider
- ¾ Cup of white sugar
- ¾ Cup of brown sugar
- 1 ½ Cup Everclear grain alcohol
- 1 ½ Cup caramel vodka
- 10-12 Cinnamon sticks (4-5 used in the recipe, additional used as garnish if desired.)
- ½ Teaspoon of nutmeg
- ½ Teaspoon whole cloves
How to make Apple Pie Moonshine in the Ninja Foodi:
1.Pour apple juice and apple cider into your Ninja Foodi.
2.Add white and brown sugar.
3.Add in 4-6 cinnamon sticks
4.Add in nutmeg and whole cloves.
5.Turn Ninja Foodi on and choose the “sauté” function.
6.Sauté on high for approximately 5 minutes or until all sugar has dissolved in apple juice mixture.
7.Close the pressure cooking lid and move the valve to “seal” position.
8.Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.
9.When the timer beeps, allow pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes.
10.Open the lid and allow it to cool completely.
11.Once the liquid has reached room temperature, pour in Everclear and caramel vodka.
12.Remove cinnamon sticks and whole cloves. This can be done using a strainer or pouring through cheesecloth.
13.Serve and enjoy! If you are saving your apple pie moonshine for a special occasion, mason jars are the perfect way to store for later. I used these mason jars with red and white twine ribbon and put on super cute chalkboard stickers!
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Recipe
Apple Pie Moonshine- Ninja Foodi Recipe
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Ingredients
- 64 Ounces Apple juice
- 64 Ounces Apple cider
- ¾ Cup White sugar
- ¾ Cup Brown sugar
- 1 ½ Cup Everclear grain alcohol
- 1 ½ Cup Caramel vodka
- 10-12 Cinnamon sticks ((4-5 used in the recipe, additional used as garnish if desired.))
- ½ Teaspoon Nutmeg
- ½ Teaspoon Whole cloves
Instructions
- Pour apple juice and apple cider into Ninja Foodi pot.
- Add white and brown sugar.
- Add in 4-6 cinnamon sticks
- Add in nutmeg and whole cloves.
- Turn Ninja Foodi “on” and choose the “sauté” function.
- Sauté on high for approximately 5 minutes or until all sugar has dissolved in apple juice mixture.
- Close the “pressure cooker” lid and move valve to “seal” position.
- Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.
- When timer beeps, allow pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes.
- Open lid and allow to cool completely.
- Once liquid has reached room temperature, pour in Everclear and caramel vodka.
- Remove cinnamon sticks and whole cloves. This can be done using a strainer or pouring through cheese cloth.
- Serve and enjoy! If you are saving your apple pie moonshine for a special occasion, mason jars are the perfect way to store for later.
Nutrition
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Steven Wolf says
When storing, where should you store it, and how long can it stay in storage.
Lauren Cardona says
To store the apple pie moonshine, keep it in the refrigerator for several days, up to about a week. Treat it the same way you would an open bottle of apple juice or apple cider.
JoAnne Irwin says
If you are saving, should it be refrigerated or just left on cupboard shelf?
Lauren Cardona says
I recommend refrigerating the moonshine after making it. Treat it as you would an open bottle of apple cider or apple juice.
Mickenlee Fitzner says
In the ingredients it says 10-12 cinnamon sticks but the instructions say 4-5 which one is correct?
TheTastyTravelers says
Hi Mickenlee- I used 4-5 (based on the size) to make the moonshine and then used the additional cinnamon sticks to add to the mason jars as a garnish. Good catch. I’ll update that so that it’s not so confusing.
Sanne says
Love it love it love it!