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My first drink of Apple pie

Started by Ironmower, September 01, 2009, 06:59:39 AM

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Ironmower

Had a summer-home neighbor stop by and handed me a bottle. Of course, I asked what is it? He said, apple pie. He then explained, that it was moon-shine, lucky-leaf apple juice and 2 cloves.
Yee-haw!, that stuff is good! 8) And you don't even have to dirty any dishes. ;)
Any of you fine people ever tried it?
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Jeff

That's not real apple pie, but everybody has thier own versions I guess. I was given Nailheads secret recipe (which will remain secret) before he died, and I can tell ya, that there is more to it then you were told, and apple pie needs to be made with fresh apple cider, non-pasturized, and certainly not processed juice. Plus its something that takes several to many days to make.   If you liked what he gave you, you'd curl up and giggle like a school girl if you got a taste of the real thing.

Its almost the season here. We'll be brewing a few batches as soon as its cider time.
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WH_Conley

Not much fresh cider here, processed juice is about the only way to go. Jeff is right, the real stuff is more complicated than that. Better too.
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Well I guess I'll throw water on the fire.  I tried it, and I didn't like it.  Don't know how it was made or what it was made from.   But all is not lost....my wife liked it. ;)  Tim
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beenthere

Prolly a lot of secret recipes for apple pie.  8)
I can vouch for Nailhead's as being one of the better ones I've had.

Google "recipes for apple pie drink" and a wide variety of them come up. Some even have vodka added  ;) ;)
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ErikC

  We have a jug made in 2000 that is about as good as it could possibly be. the recipe given me was pretty complex to make, because distilling was involved. ;) pretty high octane, but mighty smooth and tasty. Is this similar to what you have ???
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asy

The only time in my LIFE I've ever been drunk was on Apple Cider...

Mind you I was 8. We were at a BBQ and Mum kept filling my glass with "apple cider" not realising it was alcoholic!!!

I don't think I've had it since. Not really something you see much here...

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Slabs

When I was in my teens, somebody gave my dad a jar of shine and he tried to "mollify" the taste with dried apples.  Taste wasn't so great but that stuff would knock your hat into the creek.
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Raider Bill

Well by now I figure Jeff's not going to give up his secert recipe, does anyone else have a good one?
I got's 12 quarts of shine and another case coming. Sure would like to make up a batch with the upcoming holidays, like halloween you know..... 8)
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Jeff

I made a promise to Pat Johnson that I would not give out the Recipe, and I'm hoping it will be quite some time before I can ask him about changing the status on that.  I will tell you that all you need is a 5th of booze to two gallons of cider used.

I polished off a bottle just last night. I'm going home in the morning for a few days and I'm hopin the brew Mistress gives up anudder bottle or two to bring back up. ;D
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pasbuild

Pat was pretty secretive   about that recipe as he was about many things, but truth be told its Karen's recipe and I have never known her not to share ;)
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beenthere

Pat shared the Apple Pie.  Didn't need the recipe.  8)
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Raider Bill

I'd hate to have to wait to see him about it. But then again a nice long wait wouldn't be too bad I guess.
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timberfaller390

I'm not a fan of apple pie but I do make a pretty choice applejack.
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I had my first taste of Apple Pie last weekend. I don't know how it was made but it was Goooood!  8)
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Rockn H

Not sure if we're all talking about the same thing... north to south translations ya know.  I like apple cider with cinnamon and Pear wine or "perry" is my new favorite summertime drink to sip on around a BBQ.   One favorite for us when we're around a campfire in cold weather is Apple Pie made from moonshine and apple concentrate.  There's a little bit of a recipe to it, but basically you cook all the ingredients then add it to the moonshine.  When done right it's fairly sweet and smooth and still about a 100 proof. ;)

sandhills

We make it occasionally but never used the same recipe twice, always tweaking it a bit, never had any turn out bad though just some batches a little better than others.  I've tried some with vodka but mainly stick to everclear for the alcohol, and use cider not juice.

goose63

3 gallons apple juice
1big jug ever clear
half pint brandy
1 pound red hots candy
heat half gallon juice mix red hots so the sugar don't stick to pan
let cool pore in the brandy and ever clear
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DanG Goose......that stuff would run a weed eater.  :D :D :D
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Rockn H

I think Y'all are watering down your apple pie. :D   We use 1/2 gallon 150 proof grain alcohol.  Take 3 cans of frozen apple juice concentrate, 1 heaping tbl spoon cinnamon, 1 cup brown sugar, and 2tsp vanilla.  Bring this to a boil then let simmer for 30 mins, then let it cool.  Once cooled add this to your grain alcohol... It's better if it's gets to rest a few days but not necessary.  That's our recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine.

sawguy21

OOOF!!! That stuff would kick like a rented mule. ;D Sounds pretty good, a few shots of that the bed better not be too far away.
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Raider Bill

Take 1/2 gallon of freezer water in a wide mouth canning jar and an apple. Swig on the jar then take a bite of the apple if you need to. Some do some don't. ;)
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LeeB

!/2 gallon? you be hard core Bill.  :D
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m wood

Rockn H, I might have to try your recipe soon.  That dont sound like too much work u'tall
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Quote from: m wood on March 24, 2014, 03:44:34 PM
Rockn H, I might have to try your recipe soon.  That dont sound like too much work u'tall

It's pretty easy, but on the sweet side.... I can't drink much it gives me heartburn. :)

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ely

I am not too certain of all that fancy stuff mixed in with the squeezing, but if its what you like then that's good...
I am not a big drinker of whiskey or hard stuff in general, I like the margarita on occaision and I have drank mork than my share of shine.

but I appropriated a couple quarts for me and a friend the other day and I had given him one more in the past... never had any interest in trying it before Monday night though.

I will have to say that jar was the best I have ever drank. had about six guys helping with it and everyone said it was good stuff. it would sure warm you up good. the true test was when I work up the next morning feeling just fine... the reason I never tried the stuff much was when I was a kid I got into some bad stuff that hurt my head like no other.

one fellow took to gulping it and he is usually a non-drinker. the rest of us were just sipping it slow, it was very smooth.

Weekend_Sawyer

Here's a recipe I used last night:

1/2 gal apple juce
1/2 gal apple cider
5 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
a tbsp anise

Heat all ingredients stirring constantly until it comes to a boil, Remove from heat and let cool to room temp. Add a quart of moonshine stir and pour into 5 quart jars while straining out the anise. Put 1 of the used cinnamon sticks in each jar. I was sipping it in a cordial glass with ice and I like it!   
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sandhills

I don't do this much, mind telling what anise is?  Thanks

Roxie

It's a spice from a plant that has a licorice like taste. 

Weekend Sawyer, that sounds wonderful!  Last weekend, Cowboy Bob brought me home two quarts of Apple pie.  I don't know how they made it, but a shot over ice went straight to my head.  I know you find that hard to believe.   ::)
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