Crock Pot Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe - Tammilee Tips (2024)

FAQs

Why is my apple pie moonshine cloudy? ›

Apple cider often has sediment in it, so do not be alarmed if it looks cloudy. Let sit undisturbed for at least 5 days, although I consider a week the minimum. The product must remain cool during aging and storage thereafter.

Storing opened flavored moonshine in the refrigerator prolongs its shelf life. The refrigerator temperatures slow down when the sugars and added flavors go bad. Unopened flavored moonshine can last for years, un-refrigerated and away from sunlight.

Ingredients: 12 lbs apples (tart apples work best) 3 cans 100% apple juice concentrate (frozen) 6 lbs white sugar 6 gallons spring water 2 packets dry yeast (4 ½ teaspoons using bulk yeast) Directions: 1.

The usual carbon filtering process will in most cases remove the cloudiness, but as the cloudiness often stems from your wash coming through with the spirit, the sure way is to redistill the cloudy spirit. Simply pour the spirit back into your still, top up to the usual height with tap water, then run as per normal.

Some minerals are found in water that is obtained from a tap. These minerals can make your shine appear cloudy. To avoid this, it is advisable to use water that is filtered.

If you think your distillate is a little sharp or has a bit too much of that 'alcohol burn,' adding a few drops of glycerine can reduce the harshness, add mellowness and improve mouthfeel. Glycerine is also used by homebrewers to round out the flavour and reduce the ageing time of the spirit.

How long does flavored moonshine last. It all depends on how you store your apple pie moonshine. In an airtight container, it should last 3 - 4 months in the back of your refrigerator. If you seal your jars properly in your mason jars, they can last up to three years.

Creating Flavorful Moonshine: The Basics

To begin your adventure in flavoring moonshine, start by adding your choice of fruit slices, spices, or herbs straight to a mason jar filled with moonshine. Cover and shake the jar, then let it sit for at least 48 hours to allow the flavors to infuse into the distilled alcohol.

Foul Taste

If the container is sealed and kept in a secure location (assuming that the manufacturer properly distilled the moonshine), it won't hurt you to take a sip to evaluate the flavor. Although technically safe to drink, moonshine that “goes bad” will have an unpleasant taste.

Where do you store apple pie moonshine? ›

Stir grain alcohol and vodka into apple syrup; remove cinnamon sticks. Pour apple pie moonshine into clean glass jars or bottles. Store in the refrigerator.

How do I determine the proof of apple pie moonshine? You can use a proofing hydrometer, which measures the alcohol content of the moonshine. By taking a reading with the hydrometer, you can calculate the proof of the moonshine and make adjustments as needed.

Fill your jars with moonshine being sure to leave at least 1/2 inch at the top. Wipe the rim of the jar with a clean towel. Add the canning lids. Screw on the outer ring.

When using distillers yeast follow the directions on the packet. If there are no directions we suggest 1 tablespoon of yeast per 5 gallons of mash.

Foul Taste

If the container is sealed and kept in a secure location (assuming that the manufacturer properly distilled the moonshine), it won't hurt you to take a sip to evaluate the flavor. Although technically safe to drink, moonshine that “goes bad” will have an unpleasant taste.

If too much heat is added, liquid will boil up into the column and puke into the collection vessel, causing distillate to turn cloudy. If too little heat is added, the distillation process will take much longer than it should.

That is because the building blocks of apples include pectin, a polysaccharide that makes up the cell walls of the fruit and holds the plant together. During milling, pressing and subsequently fermentation, pectin becomes suspended in the juice and can thus create a haze — unless treated with pectinase.