Apple Pie Moonshine- Instant Pot Recipe

Step 1

Pour apple juice and apple cider into Instant Pot.

Step 2

Add white and brown sugar.

Step 3

Add in 4-6 cinnamon sticks

Step 4

Add in nutmeg and whole cloves.

Step 5

Turn Instant Pot on and choose the "sauté" function.

Step 6

Sauté on high for approximately 5 minutes or until all sugar has dissolved in apple juice mixture.

Step 7

Close the "pressure cooker" lid and move valve to "seal" position.

Step 8

Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.

Step 9

When timer beeps, allow pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes.

Step 10

Open lid and allow to cool completely.

Step 11

Once liquid has reached room temperature, pour in Everclear and caramel vodka.

Step 12

Remove cinnamon sticks and whole cloves.  This can be done using a strainer or pouring through cheese cloth.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy!  If you are saving your apple pie moonshine for a special occasion, mason jars are the perfect way to store for later.