Applejack, or apple brandy, is a drink that combines brandy (the product of distilled wine, that is, a "distilled spirit") with apples, cinnamon and wine. Connoisseurs of this sweet and spicy after-dinner drink appreciate it for its very similar taste to that of apple pie. Follow these instructions to learn how to make apple brandy, which you can enjoy with friends on relaxing evenings.
Ingrediants
- 500 gr of red apples, peeled and cut
- 3 cinnamon sticks, 7.62 cm long
- 30 ml of water
- 600 grams of sugar
- 480 ml of brandy
- 720 ml of dry white wine
Steps
Step 1. Peel and cut 500g of red apples
Step 2. Put the sliced apples, 3 cinnamon sticks and 30 ml of water in a saucepan, and mix
Step 3. Turn on the largest fire to medium temperature and cook the apples, cinnamon and water for ten minutes
The mixture should be covered during cooking.
Step 4. Pour the 580ml of sugar and mix
Continue stirring with the fire on until the sugar dissolves.
Step 5. Turn off the heat and set the mixture aside to cool
Step 6. Get a large glass container that is airtight
Step 7. Pour the 480ml brandy into the glass container and add the apple / cinnamon / sugar mixture
Step 8. Add the 720ml dry white wine to the apple and brandy mix in the glass container
Step 9. Place the container with all the ingredients in a dry and dark area
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Every 3 days shake the container to mix the ingredients.
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Step 10. Wait 3 weeks
Patience is an important element in making apple brandy.
After 3 weeks, open the glass container and squeeze the ingredients of the brandy / apple / wine mix through a double layer of gauze
Step 11. Pour the drained mix into a glass bottle and close it tightly
Step 12. Place the drained mix in a cool, dark area
Step 13. Wait 2 weeks
Again, patience is important in making apple brandy.
Step 14. Open the bottle and enjoy a glass of delicious homemade apple brandy
Suggestions
- The particular flavor of apple brandy makes it a popular addition to many dishes. It can be used to add an extra touch to desserts like cake or ice cream, or it can be mixed with glazes that flavor ham or pork cutlets.
- Apple brandy was a popular drink in the early American colonies and was a favorite drink of Presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Harrison, and Lyndon B. Johnson.
- The word "brandy" comes from the Dutch brandewijn, which means "burnt wine". This, in turn, derives from the method by which the brandy is made: the burnt sugar (caramelized) colors the transparent distilled spirit, giving the brandy its characteristic color and flavor.
- Apple brandy is often used as an ingredient in many famous cocktails that require distilled spirit, such as Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
- Brandy usually has an alcohol content of 35/60 degrees.
- Brandy was often used as an ingredient in 19th century "patented medicines". These "drugs" had dubious medical benefits, but the addition of spirits and other substances made them a popular item in many homes.
- The preparation time for this recipe is 36 days.
