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Hey Everyone! Forum newbie here.... I found this while researching my next batch and had to get into the conversation.

Back a few pages I saw the Simply Apple juice and started Googling. This seems to get awesome reviews and I'm game to try it... Soooooo, could I just use this instead of the juice/cider combo? Thoughts?

Also, where I can't find 190 proof Everclear I just found 190 proof Golden Grain made by the same company.... I usually add 9 ounces of booze (151 Everclear) to a quart jar and then top off to the line with the 'base'.

So Mac, on top of that 9 ounces of what will now be 190 Golden Grain you add almost a ounce per quart of the whipped cream vodka? Never tried that before.... Might give it a shot.

Thanks for all the ideas!

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Go introduce yourself in the New Inmate Processing Area so you can get a proper greeting from the gang. Good to have you here!

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Made some this past weekend. Wow what a great taste. Thanks for the recipie.

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Made some with my buddy last night.. Didn't use your recipe. Went off of his. Matter of fact, I have never looked in this thread till now.

Here is out finished product.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...R/IMAG0445.jpg

I am going to make my own, very soon and use your recipe.. Compare the two.. From reading, MACS seems way better!

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Love to hear your recipe Garry. Stuff looks kinda of light in color...did you use any type of cider? :hm

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Just whipped up a batch of ur pie shine Mac. Oh how I have missed it, need more mason jars and another is coming.

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Not my recipe.. I take no credit at all.. and after reading yours, this one is weak.

My buddy made a 6 gallon batch, 3 gallon apple juice, 3 gallons apple cider and 3 5ths of grain alcohol. 3 cups of white and brown sugar and at least 10 sticks.

I will be making yours prolly next week... and surely sticking with yours.. for here on out.

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well i guess i thought wrong when i didnt have anything to do on this rainy day.. looks like a trip to the store to get some things :tu

thanks MAC for posting the recipe

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Mac, how do you get your color? I used your recipe on this one.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...R/IMAG0452.jpg

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Garry...has to be the cider you choose. I use a local seasonal cider that is "murky"...not as clear as the Tree Top. That's gotta be it.

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Got ya. Next one. Taste good though. Will be sipping on this tomorrow and Tuesday.

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Still looks good thou Garry!

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Tasted fine.. I want to make more.. Never run out of this stuff.

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About out so making some more

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...D48D1D4397.jpg

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You adding that fireball?

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Yes sir, there was only about 2 shoots left in there. Maybe ill get to try some tomorrow.

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Dam it sucks you can't buy grain in VA. Gonna have to make a trip across the river to either DC or MD and pick some up so I can give it a whirl.

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between this thread and the TV show "Moonshiners", I have decided to get me a still and make it all at home. This is gonna be an adventure. :banger

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Genius Mac! Gonna have to make some of this for one of the S.H.I.T. herfs :D

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Making some for my birthday. Thanks for the recipe Mac.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8...85ec4f5b_c.jpg
CameraZOOM-20130419192737888.jpg by kydsid, on Flickr

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Ensure you take pics of the final product Jason. :tu :tu

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Yes, love to see the final product. I still have a few jars... Yummm

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Bottled some pints and put the rest in leftover bottles. Tastes awesome.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8257/8...97b80ea363.jpg
CameraZOOM-20130420163633928.jpg by kydsid, on Flickr

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Looking good Jason. Enjoy!! :dr :dr

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Only yours mac comes out dark/cloudy.. I think you are hiding something from us...

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I didn't use anything but clear liquids even the cider was clear, only one I could find actually.


As for storage of this stuff. Do I have to store it in the fridge. Was going to keep some of it in the same closet I keep a coolidor. It's dark and as cool as I can let it be, say highest around 80 in the summer. Will it be okay in there for some months?

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It's the cider you guys are using. I'm buying a fresh cider from a local farmers market here in Virginia. I'm assuming you guys are buying a grocery store cider, which is known for a longer shelf life, but more processed than the fresh stuff.

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Jason...I always store mine in the fridge. Have kept some in there for as long as nine months and it's still as good as the day I made it. Not sure about leaving it stored outside the fridge...I know I won't do it. :2

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If I had used fresh cider I'd definitely agree. Gonna try for a while and see what happens since I used pasteurized preservative filled cider and juice.

Now another question. Found with tasting that the cinnamon was really good and a little high so didn't need to leave in the jars. You think I can save and reuse the sticks?

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I've personally never re-used the sticks. After I cook it and it cools down, I toss the sticks. If you leave them in the jar, it gets too strong. I guess you could always try to re-use them. Not sure how strong the cinnamon will be.

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I like them in the jar..

Reuse, prolly not much left after the 1st use.

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:dr adding this to my list

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I modified this great recipe to make a peach cobbler version.
Here is the recipe if anyone would like to try it.

Peach Cobbler Shine
Prep time 5 Min
Cook time 60 Min

Ingredients:
1 gallon peach grape juice
2 cups white sugar
3 table spoon of Vanilla Extract
6 cinnamon sticks (get a legit brand. Spend the extra cash.)
Sliced peaches
2 cups 190 proof Everclear grain alcohol
1 cup Whipped Cream Vodka
2 cup peach schnapps

Directions:
In a large pot, combine peach grape juice, sugar, vanilla extract, 1 cup peach schnapps, peach slices and three cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, simmer for
1 hour, then remove from heat and let cool completely (overnight preferred). When juice mixture is cool, Stir in the grain alcohol, 1 cup peach schnapps
and vodka. Add 1 peach slice in each jar and fill jars with mixture (strain while filling jars for smoother mixture).

Store in fridge. Before serving, shake the jar (cinnamon residue will float to the bottom), pour in a cup of ice, and drink up!!


Thanks Mac, the original is still the best.

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I am gonna have to try this as well...

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I have one jar left in the fridge. Made a half batch a while ago, and accidentally used enough cinnamon for a full batch.

So, I cut it back down with apple juice, and add some vodka too kick the alcohol content back up.

Still works good for me. :D

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Ditto. Sounds awesome.

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Ok, I need to try this. I have been buying some at our local store and this sounds amazing.

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Gotta try this as soon as I can find some cider.

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One batch of "Mac's Apple Pie 'Shine" all bottled up and ready to roll for Dom's Jersey Herf. :dr :dr :dr :dr

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/v...psf1604c1b.jpg

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Looks sick

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Not sick, Deliciousness in a bottle!!!!!! :dr :dr :dr

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Mac, I made my first batch last night and finished her up today. We did a fair amount of yard work today and finished off passing the jar around. Everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.

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Glad everyone enjoyed it Dan. :D

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Thanks for the shine Mac it's amazing and now I looked back in the thread for the recipe I'm deff gonna make some

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This may be a dumb question, but are you boiling your mason jars shut or just closing them by hand?

PS. thanks for sharing this, look forward to trying this real soon.

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Just closing them by hand.

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is deadly

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Not deadly Hugh...deliciousness (as Eric put it)!! :dr :dr :dr

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dangerously delicious!

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I whipped up half a batch today. Didn't have any Mason jars so made due with some sealable pitchers. It's damned tasty, Mac, thanks for sharing the recipe.