Apple Pie Brandy

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TK Spirits
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Apple Pie Brandy

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I've been working on a mellow brandy wash for a while, consisting of a mix of pineapples, strawberries, raspberries, and half an apple. Started out as neutral sugar wash but I just tossed in some batches of raspberry wine and other fruits.

Distilled it and got one of the cleanest cuts of hearts I've ever had, diluted, and then I soaked half a Gala Apple (sliced), added a 1/4tsp of cinnamon and nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp of brown sugar and let it sit for a day. Then strained it all out.
That weekend I passed it around to a few friends around the campfire...when I got it back it had all disappeared :shock: :shock: :D :D
Best brandy I've ever made, in my opinion :D .
-TK-
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Re: Apple Pie Brandy

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Sounds fantastic - thanks for the tip!
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TK Spirits
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Re: Apple Pie Brandy

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I noticed at the end the taste started to diminish and it tasted like trace heads and hearts, I guess it was the apples, but I tried it again (the recipe) and it tasted great all the way through, I let the apples and such soak for a bit longer this time, maybe 3 days?

Try it and post your feedback :)
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Re: Apple Pie Brandy

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When I was in Hawaii at the store looking at all those Pineapples and fresh mangos my mind was racing about possible recipies :idea:
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