Well folks, I've read through all these post about a hundred times and finally got me a taste for some apple pie, but if one tries to decide just what recipe to follow it gets a little confusing. I know, getting all the ingredients is simple, but it's knowing how much of each to combine together that get me confused. I know it's a matter of taste, but if I've never tasted any, well you get the picture.
I finally settled on a mix of half gallon apple cider and half gallon of apple juice, best quality I could get, and added 2 cups of brown sugar, and half a bag of crushed cinnamon candies, but I'm not sure how much of a 750ml bottle of Everclear to add. I've read varying opinions on this from one entire bottle, to half a bottle, or 375ml. I mixed some up last night and only added half the bottle figuring I could go right back and add more if it's not enough, but I don't want it so strong that it's not enjoyable to drink, like Russ B says, it has to be drinkable. Please all, tell me what you think. By the way, I do intend to age this stuff at least 45 days, the doc doesn't want me over doing anything till after my last and final surgery in February so it ought to be good and mellowed by then. I also thought this pie would be good sealed in quart jars with a christmas ribbon wrap as gifts. Wes