Napa Harvest Apple Moons Recipes

THE HARVEST MOON

Steps:

• Put some simple syrup in one saucer and some crushed graham crackers in another. Dip the rim of a martini glass into the simple syrup and then into the crushed graham crackers. Set aside.
• Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Add the vodka, apple juice, pumpkin spice and 1/2 ounce simple syrup; shake well. Strain into the prepped martini glass. Top off with the pumpkin beer to just below the graham cracker rim.
• Combine the sugar with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a light simmer. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from the heat and let cool completely.

APPLE PIE MOONSHINE

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, combine the apple cider, apple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and apple pie spice. Bring to almost a boil. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat. Simmer for one hour. Remove the pot from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
• Once cool, remove the cinnamon sticks. Stir in the grain alcohol and vodka. Transfer the apple pie moonshine into sterilized quart jars or bottles and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
• The Apple Pie Moonshine can be enjoyed immediately. However, for the best flavor, store in the jar with a lid in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks before drinking. Shake well before serving.

APPLE HALF MOONS

Steps:

• Stir together to blend, sour cream, egg yolk and vanilla extract. In a large bowl stir together flour and sugar. Cut in 3/4 cup butter or margarine until like coarse crumbs. Mix in sour cream mixture until well blended.
• Divide dough in half and chill until easy to handle (3 hours or so).
• To Make Filling: In small saucepan, melt the 1 tablespoon margarine. Add apples, raisins, brown sugar and spice and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are fork tender. Remove excess liquid and cool.
• Roll each piece of dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut with 2-1/2 inch round cookie cutter. Place rounds 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Place (skimpy) teaspoon of filling on each round and fold in half. Seal edges with fork.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove and cool. Drizzle with lemon sugar icing made with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh), 1 tablespoon water. Mix until of drizzling consistency. If too thick, add a little more water, if too thin, a little more confectioners' sugar.