HOMEMADE APPLE LIQUEUR, easy to make, gift idea for Christmas, delicate and fragrant with seeds and peel, excellent to serve after lunch with dessert, also perfect with grapefruit or chocolate.
Fragrant and perfect for gifting, the apple liqueur is delicious, made with Annurca apples but also great with green apples, a real treat and perfect to serve after meals.
The recipe for apple liqueur is very simple, it can be flavored as you like, excellent with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, or with a half-inch of ginger.
Follow me in the kitchen today there is apple liqueur.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: half a liter
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 6 Annurca apples (or your preference)
- 1 l pure alcohol
- 1 l water
- 5 oz sugar
- 6 slices orange
Steps
Thoroughly wash the apples and oranges and dry them with a clean cloth.
Peel them and place the peels in a container, cut the apples into chunks, remove the core and inner parts but keep the seeds aside.
Put the seeds and apples in the bowl, the orange slices, add the alcohol and transfer everything to an airtight container.
Shake the container to mix all the ingredients, cover with aluminum foil and store in a dark place.
Shake the container every day for 15 days.
Put the sugar and water in a small pot and let it melt until a syrup forms.
Strain everything and add the liqueur to the sugar while it is still warm, stir well and transfer to bottles, let rest for 5 days before serving.
Keep in the fridge once opened or in a dark place.
Bon appétit
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APPLE LIQUEUR FAQ
How long should the apple liqueur rest before drinking it?
The apple liqueur should rest for at least 30 days in the pantry, preferably 2 months, to allow the flavors to blend well.
Which apples to use for homemade liqueur?
The most suitable are fragrant and sweet apples, like Golden Delicious or Renette, but Annurca apples also provide a more intense and slightly spicy taste.
How is it stored?
It should be stored in well-closed glass bottles, in the dark and in a cool place. Once ready, it lasts easily for 6-8 months.
Can apple liqueur be used in desserts?
Absolutely yes! It is perfect for soaking sponge cake, flavoring creams, or enriching homemade desserts like apple pies and bundt cakes.
Is it too strong?
It depends on the amount of alcohol and sugar: you can adjust the alcohol level. Generally, it is a delicate and fragrant liqueur, much lighter compared to classic ones like limoncello or nocino.
