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Re: Apple pie

2018-09-12T21:49:49+00:00

As homely as Mom's apple pie, with a kick.
In liquid form.
It has to be tried.
My guests love it, in all it's various forms.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:49 pm

Re: Apple pie

2018-09-12T20:38:33+00:00

What a great find and possibly the best way to use up the windfall from my two apple trees. I'm gonna give the Pie a try! Cheers RJ!!

Statistics: Posted by Klunk — Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:38 pm

Re: Apple pie

2017-10-09T00:57:23+00:00

This is primarily directed at those individuals who have joined this site within the last couple of years, but might have missed “Apple Pie“. Seeing as how it is that time of the year, you might consider adding Apple Pie to your Christmas offering. My recipe is posted here along with a few other variations.

Apple Pie does not need to be limited to the winter season. Year in and year out it remains my biggest seller ~ and I live in the tropics. There is no winter here.

Give it a shot if you have not already done so.

Statistics: Posted by RumJohn — Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:57 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-12-01T08:04:34+00:00

Yeah. Spot on Robert. "it just fits"

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:04 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-30T23:45:12+00:00

Icefever wrote:
..............all I can suggest is, if you've never made apple pie shine..have a go and try it...

I will second that, especially at this time of year, in this part of the world.
It just "fits".

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Nov 30, 2015 11:45 pm

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-30T08:38:59+00:00

Ok..I stand by my last post above..after reading numerous recipes, and watching youtube vids, it's all down to what taste you want to finish up with.

My first batch I used cloudy apple, brown sugar, and 3 very small cinnamon sticks. After making it up to around 18% (for my first try) we both tried it..

Second try I used clear apple, brown sugar, neutral, and only 2 small cinnamon sticks. With an hydro I adjusted the %

Both recipes came to the boil then down to a simmer for 30mins, what they'll turn out like after sitting about for a week or two who knows???

It seems to be, as can be expected..down to ones taste buds....so after my very small trial all I can suggest is, if you've never made apple pie shine..have a go and try it...

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:38 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-29T06:31:52+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
But there is a world of difference between the subjective and the objective.
And someone else's good may be your not so good.
Personal taste does count. Robert.

I agree 100% Robert....I'm a great believer in "one mans meat"

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sun Nov 29, 2015 6:31 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-29T05:42:26+00:00

Can't wait for the results.

I think a headache might feature in the too

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:42 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-29T00:50:56+00:00

Way to go, test it yourselves.
I believe people post here, in an effort to save others from maybe learning the hard way.
But there is a world of difference between the subjective and the objective.
And someone else's good may be your not so good.
Personal taste does count.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:50 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-28T09:48:19+00:00

We're off shopping later today and I'm going to buy a couple of boxs of apple juice, that's all I need as we have all the other bits & bobs.

Now I'm going to make it RJ's way with the rum in the pan, but also another batch with the grog added at the end.

Then I can make up my own mind (with the help of the swmbo) which we prefer.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sat Nov 28, 2015 9:48 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-23T06:24:41+00:00

Thanks for reposting RJ

Statistics: Posted by Mr Four Square — Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:24 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-23T06:20:48+00:00

WHAT! Are you supposed to cook spaghetti sauce as well.

Seriously for a moment that makes sense.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:20 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-23T04:34:33+00:00

RJ, you are waving red rags, and this bull just has too respond!
I can happily go along with your first sentence. It is all about the quality.
I try to lose higher alcohols from everything that I distill.
Because everything tastes better after.
OK, as I wrote that, the penny dropped.
YOU do not filter spirit, therefore your treatment of it in making Apple pie takes care of the most part.
Simple, isn't it?

Cheers,
Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:34 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-23T03:33:14+00:00

@Mash & Ice: You guys are sharp. Of course you will burn off some alcohol. So what. Do the math. It is a minimal loss but worth every drop that is lost.

Having said that, I have tried just cooking the apple juice, cinnamon and sugar, then adding the alcohol. Its not the same. Similar to not cooking a spaghetti sauce, I suppose.

Statistics: Posted by RumJohn — Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:33 am

Re: Apple pie

2015-11-22T13:45:32+00:00

Thanks for that ICE I was beginning to think it was me !

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:45 pm