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A multi-panel photo showing the process of making homemade cherry moonshine, featuring a colander of fresh cherries, pitted cherries, split vanilla bean pods, a red Crockpot, and filled mason jars.

Homemade Cherry Pie a la Mode Moonshine

A delicious slow-cooker moonshine recipe made with Everclear, vanilla Stoli vodka, cherry juice, fresh pitted cherries, and split vanilla bean pods.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Everclear high-proof grain alcohol
  • Vanilla Stolichnaya Stoli vodka
  • Cherry juice
  • Fresh sweet cherries rinsed and pitted
  • Vanilla bean pods split lengthwise

Equipment

  • Cherry pitter tool
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Crockpot slow cooker
  • Ladle
  • Glass mason jars with lids

Method
 

  1. Prep Fruit: Rinse fresh cherries and use a cherry pitter to remove all pits. Split the vanilla bean pods open with a knife.
  2. Slow Cook: In a Crockpot, combine the cherry juice, pitted cherries, and split vanilla bean pods. Heat gently.
  3. Add Spirits: Stir in the Everclear and vanilla Stoli vodka, allowing the mixture to infuse and warm through.
  4. Jar: Ladle the warm moonshine and cherries into clean mason jars.
  5. Cool & Store: Seal the lids tightly, let cool completely, and store in your pantry or fridge.

Notes

Boozy Fruit: The cherries in the jars absorb the alcohol; enjoy them responsibly as a fun adult treat!