By Becky Hardin
Published Sep 12, 2016
I’m a girl who loves Fall. I love the cooler weather, the approaching holiday spirit, and, of course, apple season! Apple picking one of my favorite fall acitivies, and I always get so excited and pick too many. This homemade apple pie vodka is the perfect recipe to make with an abundance of freshly-picked apples. Infused with cinnamon, it’s so easy to make and so delicious. It’s ready to use in just 2 days, and it’s perfect for adding to just about any fall cocktail .
After picking a whole peck of apples (because clearly I have great ambitions and no self-control!), making enough homemade apple pies to keep us all stuffed for weeks, and eating as many apples as my stomach can take, I always still have some left over. Enter, this homemade apple pie vodka recipe. It’s perfect for using up those last few apples– it’s super simple, tastes amazing, and makes a great gift to boot!
What’s in This Apple Pie Vodka Recipe?
- Apples: I recommend Granny Smith apples because they have a wonderfully tart flavor that balances well with the cinnamon and simple syrup.
- Cinnamon Sticks: Whole cinnamon sticks infuse the vodka with a warm and spicy flavor without adding any unpleasant grittiness.
- Everclear : This 190-proof grain alcohol has an extremely neutral flavor that really lets the apple and cinnamon flavors shine through. It should be diluted 1:1 with filtered water because of its strength (important step!).
- Filtered Water: Helps to dilute the Everclear to create a less potent vodka. Using filtered water increases the shelf-life of this vodka by reducing possible contaminants.
- Simple Syrup: A simple mixture of equal parts water and granulated sugar cooked until the sugar has fully dissolved, then cooled in the fridge. This helps sweeten the vodka without adding any grittiness.
Top Tip
If you’d like to make this recipe with regular vodka, simply omit the filtered water and fill the jar the rest of the way with more vodka. I recommend using a vodka you like the taste of, as it will definitely contribute. I think whipped cream or vanilla vodka would be great! Or try caramel vodka for a caramel apple flavor.
How to Store
Store apple pie vodka in a tightly sealed mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. It may keep for longer than that depending on how well it was strained. I always recommend giving it a smell and a taste before using it in a cocktail.
Serving Suggestions
I have some really great cocktails that I love to use this apple pie vodka in. It’s really tasty in my apple pie Moscow mule , apple cider punch , and apple pie sangria . I also have a feeling it’d be really delicious in my favorite holiday punch !
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For the Homemade Apple Pie Vodka
- ▢ 4-5 Granny Smith apples sliced
- ▢ 3 cinnamon sticks
- ▢ 2 cups Everclear
- ▢ 1¾ cup filtered water
- ▢ ¼ cup simple syrup
Instructions
- Fill a 32-ounce mason jar with the sliced apples and cinnamon sticks. Use more or less apples as needed to fill the jar all the way to the top.
- Pour in the Everclear. Use more or less Everclear to fill to the brim.
- Seal the jar and shake lightly to make sure that all of the apples are fully submerged and touched by the Everclear.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 48 hours.
- When ready to continue, pour the Everclear through a fine mesh strainer to remove the fruit and cinnamon. Return the flavored vodka to the mason jar.
- Pour in the simple syrup and filtered water. Stir to fully combine.
- Seal tightly and store in the fridge until ready for use.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Homemade Alcohols to Try!
Homemade Strawberry Vodka & Spiked Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Floats
Traditional Eggnog Recipe
Homemade Peach Tea Vodka (Plus the Spiked Peach Arnold Palmer!)
Irish Cream Recipe (Homemade Bailey’s)
Homemade Apple Pie Vodka
Ingredients
For the Homemade Apple Pie Vodka
- 4-5 Granny Smith apples sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups Everclear
- 1¾ cup filtered water
- ¼ cup simple syrup
Instructions
- Fill a 32-ounce mason jar with the sliced apples and cinnamon sticks. Use more or less apples as needed to fill the jar all the way to the top.
- Pour in the Everclear. Use more or less Everclear to fill to the brim.
- Seal the jar and shake lightly to make sure that all of the apples are fully submerged and touched by the Everclear.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 48 hours.
- When ready to continue, pour the Everclear through a fine mesh strainer to remove the fruit and cinnamon. Return the flavored vodka to the mason jar.
- Pour in the simple syrup and filtered water. Stir to fully combine.
- Seal tightly and store in the fridge until ready for use.
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
