How to Make Apple Brandy: 14 Steps

Apple brandy, which is sometimes referred to as "Applejack," is a drink that combines brandy (the product of distilled wine-a "distilled spirit") with apples, cinnamon, and wine. Connoisseurs of this sweet, spicy after-dinner drink savor its apple-pie-like flavor. Follow these steps to learn how to make apple brandy that can be enjoyed while relaxing at home with friends.
INGREDIENTS

2

Cups red apples, peeled and chopped

3

Cinnamon sticks,

3

inches (7.62 cm) long

2

Tablespoons (30 mL) of water

2

1/

2

Cups sugar

2

Cups (480 mL) brandy

3

Cups (720 mL) white wine, dry
STEPS

1

PEEL AND CHOP 2 CUPS OF RED APPLES.

2

PLACE CHOPPED APPLES, 3 CINNAMON STICKS AND

2

TABLESPOONS (30 ML) OF WATER INTO A SAUCEPAN AND STIR.

3

TURN UP STOVE TOP HEAT TO MEDIUM AND HEAT THE APPLES, CINNAMON, AND WATER FOR 10 MINUTES. The mixture should be covered during heating.

4

POUR IN 2 1/2 CUPS (580 ML) OF SUGAR AND STIR. Continue Stirring over heat until sugar is dissolved.

5

TURN OFF HEAT AND SET ASIDE MIXTURE TO COOL.

6

TAKE OUT A LARGE GLASS CONTAINER THAT IS AIRTIGHT.

7

POUR 2 CUPS (480 ML) OF BRANDY INTO THE GLASS CONTAINER AND THEN COMBINE WITH THE APPLE/CINNAMON/SUGAR MIXTURE.

8

COMBINE 3 CUPS (720 ML) OF DRY WHITE WINE WITH THE BRANDY AND APPLE MIXTURE IN THE GLASS CONTAINER.

9

PLACE THE CONTAINER WITH ALL THE INGREDIENTS IN AN AREA THAT IS DARK AND COOL.
Every 3 days, shake the container to combine the ingredients.

10

WAIT 3 WEEKS. Being patient is an important element in knowing how to make apple brandy.
Open the glass container and strain the contents of the brandy/apple/wine mixture through a double layer of cheesecloth after 3 weeks has passed.

11

POUR THE STRAINED MIXTURE INTO A GLASS BOTTLE AND COVER IT SECURELY.

12

PLACE THE STRAINED MIXTURE IN AN AREA THAT IS COOL AND DARK.

13

WAIT 2 WEEKS. Again, patience is an important part of knowing how to make apple brandy.

14

OPEN THE BOTTLE AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS GLASS OF HOMEMADE APPLE BRANDY.
TIPS
The preparation time for this recipe is 36 days.
Apple brandy was a popular drink in the early U.S. colonies and was a favorite drink of Presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Harrison, and Lyndon B. Johnson.
The distinctive flavor of apple brandy makes it a popular addition to many meals. It can be used to add extra zing to desserts like cake, ice cream, or pie, or added to glazes that add a special flavor to ham or pork chops.
The word "brandy" is derived from the Dutch word brandewijn, which is translated as "burnt wine." This, in turn, comes from the way brandy is made: clear distilled spirits are coloured with burnt (caramelized) sugar, giving brandy its characteristic colour and flavour.
Brandy was often used as an ingredient in 19th century "patent medicines." These bottled "medications" offered dubious medical benefits, but the addition of distilled spirits and other substances made them popular items in many households.
Apple brandy is often used as a ingredient in many popular cocktails, like a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, that call for a distilled spirit.
Brandy usually has 35 percent to 60 percent alcohol by volume.
WARNINGS
Too much apple brandy can be highly intoxicating; enjoy this drink in moderation.
THINGS YOU\'LL NEED
Saucepan
Stove
Glass container
Glass bottle
Cheesecloth