Apple Pie Vodka, warm cinnamon, and spices flavors from a decadent pie are bursting in this homemade infused vodka. Whether you want to jazz up homemade apple cider or make some festive gifts for family and friends, this is your recipe.
Apple Pie Vodka
Whether you would like to drink this straight up, make a sangria, or an apple toddy, this homemade vodka is going to make your day better. If you want to give a unique and thoughtful gift, this is it.
Ingredients:
- cinnamon sticks: Essential for adding flavor.
- cardamon pods: Do not leave them out of the brine. They add great flavor.
- whole star anise: Also a must-add for peak flavor.
- nutmeg: Whole nutmeg is another level of flavor.
- whole cloves
- ginger: Fresh ginger adds a nice zing to the liquor.
- vodka: Not shown above. Use your favorite brand of vodka.
- vanilla extract: Not shown above
- sugar: not shown above. Add your favorite sweetener from white sugar to stevia.
How to make Apple Pie Vodka
- Slice apples very thin and set aside
- Add to a large mason jar and add vodka, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom pods. cloves. nutmeg, and ginger.
- Keep the mason jar in the fridge for 48 hours, shake the jar occasionally during that time.
- After 48 hours, the flavors will be infused. Feel free to taste to ensure the vodka has the appropriate apple pie flavoring for your liking. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container. You can also use a cheesecloth
- Make a simple syrup, in a small saucepan blend ½ cup of sugar and water and bring it to a simmer and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Add the cooled simple syrup and vanilla extract to the infused vodka, blend to combine.
- Store in sealed jars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
What type of apples can I use?
Use a sweet apple such as Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
What to make with this recipe
- The infused liquor makes a fabulous gift. Please in mason jars with a ribbon. The liquor tastes delicious straight up.
- For adult consumption only, add to homemade apple cider or apple sangria.
- Add into some of your favorite drinks. Substitute our homemade vodka the liquor in a Hot Apple Pie Cocktail, or Caramel Apple Screwdrivers.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with appetizers or on a dessert table. Some of my favorite appetizers would be spinach and artichoke stuffed mushrooms, homemade Boursin cheese with crackers, and pecan-crusted chicken tenders.
Some of my favorite desserts to serve along with this flavored liquor would be pumpkin spice cupcakes, snickerdoodles, and homemade chocolate bark.
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Homemade Apple Pie Vodka
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- 2 apples Note 1
- 1 bottle vodka 750 ml bottle
- 1 cinnamon stick Note 2
- 1 whole star anise
- 5 whole cardamom pods
- ½ piece nutmeg
- 10 whole cloves
- 1 ¼ inch fresh ginger, uncut
- ½ cup simple syrup Note 4
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice the apples into thin slivers. Set aside.
- In a large glass or plastic container, combine vodka, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom pods, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Set the vodka mixture in the fridge to soak for 48 hours, occasionally shaking the container to mix ingredients.
- After the 48 hours and the flavors have been infused, use a fine-mesh sieve to strain into a clean container. Set aside.
- Add the simple syrup and vanilla extract into the infused vodka. Stir to blend all ingredients.
- Store in sealed glass containers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- The infused liquor makes a fabulous gift. Please in mason jars with a ribbon. The liquor tastes delicious straight up.
Nutrition
I made this and gifted it to my aunt who loves making cocktails at home. She loved it and said it the best tasting flavored vodka she’s ever tasted. Thank you so much! I’ll be making more for the holiday season!
Hi Jamie! Thank you so much for sharing this great idea! I am so glad that your aunt enjoyed this and even better, in the comfort of her home! I hope you enjoy as well 🙂
I love this idea. It will make a perfect hostess gift – if we’re able. My mouth is watering just thinking about. I’ve got all the spices and apple — now for the bottle of vodka. I’ll be sure to make several batches to give and enjoy.
Hi Marisa, this would be a great gift for the holidays! I hope you love it! Thank you!
It’s amazing how you can throw a bunch of ingredients in a vodka bottle, wait some weeks and have amazing homemade liquors. What a fantastic recipe to use in my apple pies when I don’t have Calvados! Thanks for sharing this, it’s so useful.
Paula, I couldn’t agree more! You can make so many different types, whatever you’re in the mood for! Thank you so much and I hope you love it! 🙂
Yum! Never tried this version before but your Apple Pie Vodka looks mouthwatering!
Thank you Maggie! I hope you will love this 🙂
I love tinkering with alcohols and imparting more flavors into our drinks. This is such an easy recipe and there are so many options to use it! I’m thinking about using it to make cinnamon apples!
Hi Kerri! Yes, you can try lots of different flavors for this drink! Let me know how the cinnamon apples one is 🙂
What a diabolically delicious idea for fall! Such a great way to kick up apple cider – I love that idea for fall bonfire parties! And also such a fun DIY gift idea for the holidays – I mean, who wouldn’t love to receive this?!?
Hey Shelley! Thank you so much 🙂 So funny you should mention the fall bonfires, I made these last night for some of my relatives by the fire pit! So glad that you are enjoying!
Super healthy and amazing spices and flavors to making this Homemade Apple Pie Vodka. I love your Gifting plan too. I need to stock myself too.
Hi Veena! You definitely need to stock up for yourself, especially while you prep for the holidays! Thank you for trying! Enjoy
Such a wonderful recipe, I love it! I will serve it on Thanksgiving, it will be such a treat for everybody. Thanks so much for sharing it!
Hi Jenny! Such a great idea to make during the holidays! A fan favorite for my family 🙂 Thank you!
Apple pie vodka??? OMG….. how brilliant is that! I know so many of my friends would love that and it would make such a great thing to add to homemade cocktails. I’m in Australia so the warmer months are coming. Can’t wait to try this when we can crank up the BBQ again!
Hi Amy!! This cocktail would be perfect for friends and family especially during the holidays! I hope you love it 🙂
What a cozy, delicious cocktail. Perfect for fall, and I’m serving this pre-dinner for Thanksgiving.
This is awesome – so glad you like the recipe
Whoa, this is absolutely genius! My mom’s birthday lands on Thanksgiving so this would be the perfect gift to bring to dinner! I am SO excited to give it a try!
We love this for a gift giving to our family and friends/
We made this today and cannot wait to try the infused vodka. I want to make these for Thanksgiving gifts for the family
That’s an awesome idea Connie! I hope they enjoy!