If you are looking for a great adult beverage that you can give as a gift, take to a party or just sip on at home, look no further than this popular recipe for Crock-Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine! With just 4 ingredients you can easily make this flavored alcoholic beverage at home right in your slow cooker!
Crock-Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine
I found the cans of Cherries in Heavy Syrup in by the pie fillings section of the grocery store. Not every store carries this and it took a couple of stores before I found them. The cherry juice was another issue in finding it. I finally found an organic cherry juice.
If you make your own juices and can your own fruit, that would work too.
Grain alcohol is sold locally as Everclear. It is 190 proof and carries quite the punch. If you choose not to use grain alcohol you can use vodka instead. The taste is pretty similar and vodka does not have quite as much proof.
You can drink this Cherry Pie Moonshine immediately, or allow it to sit in the refrigerator or on a shelf for 2 or more weeks. The longer it sits, the better the flavor. Strain out the cherries before you drink it…but do not throw them away! The cherries will have a high alcohol content and are tasty! It is shelf stable so there is no need to seal the jars or worry about the liquid going bad.
This is one of those recipes that is fun to make and bring to a gathering. It is an adult beverage.
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| Prep Time | 10minutes |
| Cook Time | 120minutes |
- 30 ounces Canned Cherries In Heavy Syrup such as Oregon brand
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 32 ounces Bottled Cherry Juice
- 2 cups Grain Alcohol or vodka
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- Add the sugar, cherry juice and both cans of cherries to the crock-pot.
- Cook on low for 1 hour to 2 hours or until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is heated.
- Allow the mixture to cool.
- Once the liquid has cooled , add in the grain alcohol or vodka.
- Pour mixture into jars with lids.
- Makes about 3 Quart Jars
Terry says
February 23, 2014 at 2:58 PMThink the hubby will love this!
KATHY JO says
February 26, 2014 at 12:01 AMIM DYIN TO TRY ALL THE MOONSHINES SOUNDS REALY GOOD
Scott says
March 21, 2014 at 3:54 AMWhat would happen if you added the grain alcohol/vodka and then warmed it for the alloted time? Would it infuse the cherry taste more? Thanks!
Lady Katie says
March 22, 2014 at 7:28 AMYour alcohol will burn off. You wouldnt get more taste at all, just less alcohol. That and heat can cause the alcohol to catch on fire.
willy says
January 30, 2016 at 4:23 PMif the mixture is over 170 degrees Fahrenheit The alcohol will evaporate and can possibly explode if you are using a gas stove. alcohol vapors are heavier than air, means they will drop down instead of rising. hence on a gas stove , flash if not boom.
Bub says
February 8, 2018 at 9:13 PMHas to be well under 160 degrees or the alcohol will evaporate
John Atkins says
March 29, 2014 at 9:42 PMDoes this have to be stored in a dark place for 30 days is it better if it has at least 30 days for alcohol to take the flavor, I see some call for dark space is that needed, new to all this but want to try it out. want to know also the longer it sits the better?
Lady Katie says
April 1, 2014 at 10:11 AMthe longer it sits, the more of a cherry taste the alcohol will take on. You want to store it in the fridge, or a cool dark place. If you store it in spot that is sunny, it can degrade it. You can drink it right away, but the longer it sits the better a flavor it is.
Clive Burton says
April 23, 2014 at 7:07 PMJust wanted to to say thanks for this recipe. I have just made my first batch of Cherry. I think its going to turn out awesome!!
Now I just have to have patience! …this is the teicky part..lol
I also made a modified verson of the lemon.. changed it to:
5 small lemons
3 large Oranges
I wanted to share a pic. .. but dont see how..sso I will share one on the FB page.
Cheers!!
Lady Katie says
April 24, 2014 at 6:47 PMdoes that have an orange flavor to it? i am going to have to add in oranges the next time.
Clive Burton says
April 25, 2014 at 1:31 PMIt really mellows out the lemon, and yes gives you a twist of orange. I was a little impatient. .and had a sample. ..lol I think its going to turn out awesome.. I have already had a few people ask me for some… its gonna be great sat around the fire pit in the middle of summer.
Rick says
June 2, 2014 at 10:36 AMAWESOME Crock-Pot “moonshine” recipes!!! My question is… If I am making the Crock-Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine, which cherries do YOU suggest?? I saw that OREGON brand offers Dark Sweet Cherries & Royal Anne Cherries, packed in heavy syrup. I’ve failed to locate tart/sour cherries packed in syrup. Any thoughts/input??
Lady Katie says
June 3, 2014 at 8:06 PMeither of those will work. I think the Dark Sweet Cheeries will add something different to the mix but a “different good” taste. I used the Royal Anne Cherries in mine.
Russell Singleton says
December 19, 2016 at 12:09 PMThe cherry juice I found was labelled, tart. I think that may offset the sweetness of the cherry pie filling. Can’t wait to try this.
Lady Heidi says
December 19, 2016 at 6:38 PMI think it will be great Russell. I love tart cherry juice.
Bruce says
June 27, 2014 at 7:44 PMare these the cherries you make pies with
Lady Katie says
June 27, 2014 at 8:13 PMYes.
Wolf says
July 11, 2014 at 12:32 PMIs that 32oz of cherry juice or 64oz? Just wondering.
Lady Heidi says
July 15, 2014 at 3:46 PMThe recipe calls for 32 oz of cherry juice
Roger says
December 8, 2018 at 10:33 AMSo I made a batch this morning. Not paying attention I assumed and just used a 2qt bottle of juice (actually 2 because I doubled). Then I realized it was only supposed to be 32oz. Isn’t 2 cups of everclear in 4 cups of juice super strong?
Lady Heidi says
December 10, 2018 at 10:12 AMIt is strong indeed!
Shirley says
July 19, 2014 at 11:16 AMI tried Cherry Pie Shine for the first time at the Sparks America Bike Rally and absolutely loved it. Today I will attempt to make it myself. I found all the ingredients I needed at my local Walmart! The cherry juice was in the juice section and the cherries in heavy syrup was with the canned fruits. I am using 48oz of juice since that was the smallest that I found. And using Everclear for the alcohol.
Cissy Vaughn says
September 11, 2014 at 7:44 AMHi, is it correct that this can sit on a dark shelf at room temperature just fine for 6 months, or does it need to be refrigerated in order to stay good?
Lady Katie says
September 13, 2014 at 5:24 PMYes. The alcohol makes this shelf stable. I have had them keep up to a year.
Patti says
October 13, 2014 at 6:10 PMI canned fresh semi-sweet Door County (pitted) cherries with a light syrup (boiled water & sugar). I stored in a dark place for a month. There is a “fizz” like taste; almost like alcohol but alcohol was not added. Any idea how or why this happened? Are they safe to eat and/or make cherry bounce?
Lady Katie says
October 13, 2014 at 6:42 PMthey probably started to ferment similar to wine. If the lids did not seal, this is more than likely what you have. me personally, I would try it. But I am sure the recommended standards for canning would say toss to be safe.
Patti Bruss says
October 13, 2014 at 8:04 PMI have eaten a few and haven’t gotten sick. So, I think I will try it. And that makes sense that they started to ferment. Thank you VERY much for your reply 🙂
Mark says
August 25, 2015 at 5:27 PMHas anyone tried adding cinnamon sticks to the cherrys and juice while being heated ?
Curios if this brings in more or less inteaded flavor.
Lady Heidi says
September 1, 2015 at 8:29 AMWe have not tried adding cinnamon sticks to this cherry pie moonshine recipe Mark, but if you give a go please come back and let us know how it turns out!
Angela says
September 9, 2015 at 5:59 PMIF I am not adding the sugar will I still need to heat up the ingredients?
Lady Heidi says
September 12, 2015 at 6:40 PMYes you still need to heat the ingredients
sylvia says
October 4, 2015 at 6:39 PMDo you put the cherries in the jar too after you add the vodka or take the cherries out?
Lady Heidi says
October 5, 2015 at 10:11 PMYou can leave them in if you want.
Stephanie says
October 21, 2015 at 7:02 PMI just made a batch of cherry. The alcohol taste was overwhelming! Also very bitter! Am I suppose to use cherry pie filling or just sweet cherries in syrup? Also what brand of cherry juice do I use? Sweet or tart? I really want this to be a hit but it was undrinkable. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you!
Lady Katie says
October 23, 2015 at 11:06 PMA sweet cheery juice is better. If it is too tart, add in some sugar and heat just a little to melt the sugar. If you think it has too much alcohol taste, add in more juice.
Carl says
February 16, 2017 at 3:53 PMI accidentally rushed thru this recipe and added the everclear before cooking, will I have to add more now that it’s done, seems to still have alcohol flavor and smell
Lady Heidi says
February 17, 2017 at 8:07 AMI think it may be OK Carl. But since we have not tested this recipe with the Everclear added before cooking we can’t be sure. But if it still smells and tastes boozy I think it will be fine.
Jacquelyn says
February 26, 2017 at 8:27 AMI cannot open the recipes it just gives me the pictures, what is wrong?
Lady Heidi says
February 26, 2017 at 10:04 AMI don’t know Jacquelyn, I just checked the recipe and it is right there as you scroll down the page some.
Kendall says
October 9, 2017 at 10:53 AMI am thinking of tripling the amount of vodka. Should I also add a little more juice? Or will it just taste stronger? I am making this for a Halloween party intended to be a “sipper” drink. I’m so excited about this recipe. I’m a newbie when it comes to this stuff, so I appreciate all the previous comments/suggestions!
Lady Heidi says
October 10, 2017 at 8:13 PMI would add more juice so you still get the cherry flavor.
Danelle Dehne says
December 27, 2017 at 4:37 PMStupid question but are the cherries a cherry pie filling or simply a canned cherry in syrup?
Lady Heidi says
December 29, 2017 at 4:11 PMNo such thing as a stupid question Danelle! The cherries are canned cherries in syrup and not cherry pie filling (which has thickeners).
Kevin says
January 5, 2018 at 7:49 AMI can’t buy grain alcohol in my state. Is vodka just as good and if so what brand is reocmended?
Lady Heidi says
January 6, 2018 at 7:54 AMVodka is just fine in this recipe Kevin. You can use whatever brand you like, however we recommend a mid-price level vodka as this is more of a mixed drink and spending money on pricey vodka is not necessary.
'Becca Ashley says
August 18, 2018 at 11:02 PMI made this today for a couple of friends. They both enjoyed it immensely–it really raised their spirits {ha!}. They appreciated it especially because there aren’t that many drinks that are made primarily with real cherries/cherry juice, so this was a unique and delicious treat for a couple of cherry lovers. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Lady Heidi says
August 20, 2018 at 9:15 PMSo glad you and your friends enjoyed the recipe Becca!
Billy Hoffman says
December 10, 2018 at 10:39 AMI wonder if you can add some Smirinoff Double Chocolate Vodka to this to make a cherry cordial flavor?
Lady Heidi says
December 11, 2018 at 11:16 AMOh, that might be really good Billy! If you give it a try come on back and let us know how it turned out for you!
Susan says
January 15, 2019 at 9:58 AMWe went to Pigeon Forge, TN last summer and came home with several flavors of moonshine. So sad, they are all gone now. (Try adult milk shakes with the moonshine, awesome!) Can’t wait to try to make some here at home.
Heidi says
January 15, 2019 at 8:27 PMMoonshine milkshakes sound AMAZING! I cannot wait to try one Susan!