Crock-Pot Apple Pie Moonshine Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Does apple pie moonshine need to be refrigerated after opening? ›

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keep Them at Room Temperature

High proof alcohols do not require refrigeration, due to their high alcohol content. The issue with this is that changes in temperature can poorly affect the state of your spirits. If the temperature of the bottles gets too high, the alcohol will expand and then evaporate.

Moonshine does go bad, and you can determine this by taking a small sip which will have a foul taste or taste worse than you expected.

- 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.

Re the apple pie, so long as the alcohol content is above 10-15%, there can be no growth of bacteria. Generally the problem is keeping any of my AP long enough to store lol. My biggest concern would be if you're using cinnamon sticks then it might start to get overpowering after a long sit.

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.

How do you make moonshine taste smooth? ›

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.

You can store your apple moonshine in sealed mason jars in a cool, dry place, rather than the refrigerator. And, if you used liquor with a high percentage of alcohol, it should stay fresh for years. Just be sure to keep your jars completely closed and out of the sun.

Keep it at Room Temperature

And while it won't make the liquor “go bad,” heat — especially from direct sunlight — can increase oxidation rates, causing a change in flavors and loss of color.

Fermentation will usually take three to six weeks, depending on temperature and yeast, and once it has ceased, immediately siphon the cider off the sediment into a clean fermenter. Repeat this process after a few weeks or when another sediment has formed. The cider should clear naturally.

Out of the nine distiller's strains available from Ferm Solutions, we probably use the FermPro 927 (FP927) the most. This strain has excellent temperature tolerance and can ferment to completion in as little as two days, producing an award-winning distillate. 921, 917, 900, 048 and FP1 are also excellent choices.

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 Distillery on X: "@Kev_Campbell Hey Kevin, refrigeration is recommended but not required, so your Moonshine Cherries should be fine!

The pie will be just fine on the counter, but only for a day or two, at which point it needs to go into the fridge. The sugar and acid in apple pie will slow down bacteria growth in that 1-2 day period, but all bets are off after that.