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Apple Pie-Infused Bourbon

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Living: Little Jars, Big Flavors"



List of Ingredients



• 1 Golden Delicious apple, chopped
  
• 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
  
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle bourbon
  
• â…“ cup sugar
  






Instructions



1. Place first three ingredients in a 1-quart canning jar. Add bourbon; cover with lid. Let bourbon stand at room temperature four days.
   
   
2. Shake jar to distribute flavors. Pour bourbon mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding solids.
   
   
3. Combine sugar and 3½ tablespoons water in 1-cup microwave-safe dish. Microwave at high 30 seconds. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add to pitcher, and stir until combined. Pour into a clean 1-quart canning jar or 3 to 4 small bottles. Seal, label, and store in refrigerator up to 2 months.
   
   Makes 3¼ cups for the fridge