Apple Pie Holiday Shine Liqueur | Recipe | BBQ Pit Boys

grain alcohol

🥗Healthier: vodka

💰Cheaper: cheap vodka

Vodka is more accessible and lower in proof.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: ground cinnamon

Ground cinnamon is easier to find and can be used directly.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is often cheaper and adds a similar flavor.

Pour 1 gallon of apple cider into a pot.

Add 2 cups of sugar to the pot and stir.

Add about 10 cinnamon sticks to the mixture.

Simmer the mixture for at least 2 hours.

Cool down the pot after simmering.

Pour in 750 milliliters of 100 grain alcohol and mix well.

Slice 4 to 6 fresh apples and add them to a one quart canning jar.

Top off the jar with the alcohol mixture, leaving room for expansion.

Seal the jar and label it.

Refrigerate the jars for 2 to 3 weeks before consuming.

Cooking Techniques

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