Crock-Pot Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to tell if apple pie moonshine has gone bad? ›

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.

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.

Step 5: Pour Into Canning Jars

Place a cinnamon stick into each jar. Wipe the top of each jar with a damp cloth to remove any juice. Screw the lids onto the jars tightly.

When apple pie has gone bad, it may start to grow mold, typically a fuzzy white or green substance appearing on the surface. Additionally, if the pie has a sour, off smell, then it's a sure sign that it's spoiled. The taste can also be off, sour, or simply not as fresh.

Apple Cider may not taste as good after it begins to “turn”. It will become darker in color and start to froth. When those things start to occur, it just means the cider is undergoing fermentation. It will taste more sour like vinegar, but it's by no means harmful.

Harsh temperatures can ruin its flavor. So, you can store the beverage in a freezer or fridge. You don't have to worry about freezing since the high-alcohol content prevents freezing unless temperatures drop to -174.46ºF or -114.7ºC. If you want your moonshine to last, you should store it in a glass container.

What Does Moonshine Taste Like? There's no one right answer to this question, as moonshine can taste quite different depending on the recipe and ingredients used. However, many people describe its flavor as being similar to vodka, with a slightly sweet or fruity taste.

Either way—it depends on your preference and the type of drink. For example, you might drink straight moonshine at room temperature. Or, warm up some apple pie moonshine for a toasty, comforting drink on a cold fall or winter night. You can also drink it as a chilled co*cktail with ginger ale or iced tea.

There's two possibilities, one is that you had some junk left in the still (what is your still made from?) or you ran the boiler too hard and the product bubbled up and "puked" where the mash bubbles and goes up the still. Running thick or sugary washes often boil over.

Why does my moonshine look oily? ›

During distillation, most fusel alcohols are concentrated in the feints or "tails" at the end of the distillation run. They have an oily consistency, which is noticeable to the distiller, hence the other name "fusel oil".

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.

An Apple A Day

In an ice filled Collins glass, combine Apple Pie Moonshine, bitters and bourbon. Squeeze a lemon wedge and toss into glass. Stir well. Top with ginger ale.

The Reason for the Mason Jar

In the south, everything is canned, from fruit preserves to green beans to alcohol. It's simply part of our culture. Also, there's the tradition of “passing the jar” to friends — and mason jars are easily resealable and easy to pass around.

Each lid is specially made to fit into each pot. Being hand-made, there might be some slight slack between the separate pieces. To seal off any eventual vapour leaks a very simple technique may be used - rye flour and water.

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.

- Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine. “How long will a jar keep unopened.” Different flavors will have different life spans. Generally they will last two years unopened and about six months after opening.

Indications that your canned apple pie filling has gone bad are: if the can is dented, leaking, rusted, or swollen; unusual odor; changes in color or texture. For homemade apple pie filling, look for mould, off smells, or discoloration. When in doubt, it's always safer to toss and start again.