Homemade Spiced Whiskey Pickled Apples
Picking apples is an easy way to make use of a bounty of apples from a fall harvest or just a bunch of apples taking up space in your refrigerator. If you have bags of apples leftover from apple picking and you have made all the apple desserts your family can handle, then it might be time to give pickled apples a try.
This Spicy Pickled Apple recipe infused with your favorite liquor is a quick pickling recipe. Quick pickling is different than regular pickling because there is no canning involved, and the fruit must be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within approximately two months of making them.
Spiced Whiskey (Bourbon or Vodka) Pickled Apples Ingredients:
- 2 apples diced or sliced in small pieces, Pink Lady, Braeburn and Gala apples are great choices for quick pickling.
- One tablespoon nutmeg
- One tablespoon peppercorn medley
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- One teaspoon of pickling salt
- Two-three teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup whiskey, bourbon, or vodka, or even omit the alcohol, and simply increase the water!
Directions:
- Put the spices, sugar, and the apples in a mason jar. Be sure to leave about one inch of space at the top.
- Add the lemon juice
- In a saucepan, combine all other ingredients. Bring to a boil; then simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Pour the liquid over the apples. Allow cooling to room temperature.
- Shake it up to combine all ingredients, cover, and refrigerate.
- This quick pickled apple recipe can be served within an hour of cooling, but the flavor improves over the next 2 weeks. Believe me, it is well worth the wait.
- You can eat it, use as a condiment on a dish, or strain it into a glass and drink it.
Pickled Spiced Apples in Whiskey
The blend of flavors in this picked spiced apple recipe is as amazing as it is easy to make! The apples are sweet, crunchy with mild cinnamon, and spiciness to it. The whiskey gives it a nice little kick, perfect for sipping on a cold winter night. This recipe can be ready in about an hour, you’ll be snacking on a crunchy, delicious addition to your favorite grilled meats, or use it to top off an apple pie or bowl of vanilla ice cream.
Persons
4
Serving Size
2
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 apples diced or sliced in small pieces, Pink Lady, Braeburn and Gala apples are great choices for quick pickling.
- One tablespoon nutmeg
- One tablespoon peppercorn
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- Star Anise, cranberries, blueberries, and rosemary sprigs are some great optional additions
- One teaspoon of pickling salt
- Two-three teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup whiskey, bourbon, or vodka, or even omit the alcohol, and simply increase the water!
Instructions
- Put the spices, sugar, and the apples in a mason jar. Be sure to leave about one inch of space at the top.
- Add the lemon juice
- In a saucepan, combine all other ingredients. Bring to a boil; then simmer for 5 – 10 minutes.
- Pour the liquid over the apples. Allow cooling to room temperature.
- Shake it up to combine all ingredients, cover, and refrigerate.
- This quick pickled apple recipe can be served within an hour of cooling, but the flavor improves over the next 2 weeks. Believe me, it is well worth the wait.
- You can eat it, use as a condiment on a dish, or strain it into a glass and drink it.
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