Another great “moonshine” recipe to make using pineapple juice is this recipe for Crock-Pot Pineapple Moonshine! Remember this is a strong alcoholic drink and you can use either Everclear (if it is sold in your area) or vodka.
Crock-Pot Pineapple Moonshine
Making flavored “moonshine” in your slow cooker is so much fun! We have made several other yummy flavors in the past too and this one is so good!
Just keep in mind that this is totally an adult only beverage because it contains some strong alcohol and of course we would like to remind all our readers to please drink responsibly!
Additionally, I know that whenever we say these are moonshine recipes we always get comments from our readers that they are not really moonshine because we are not distilling moonshine in copper kettles in our backyards or something.
You’re right, we are not. Instead these are flavored alcohol drinks where we infuse strong grain alcohol such as Everclear or vodka with juices, spices etc.
And it’s OK because you know what…we are all adults here and these recipes are so GOOD!
While we like to store our moonshine in canning jars for the full “hillbilly” effect you really can just store the flavored moonshine in any clean (sterilized is good too) bottle or jar too. You can even funnel it back into the Everclear or vodka bottles.
There is no canning required for this recipe. The super high alcohol and sugar content prevents mold and bacteria from growing.
You can store the jars of moonshine for up to 1 year in a cool dry location (like your pantry) and in fact the moonshine tastes better after it has sat for a couple of months.
Sip responsibly!
Ingredients Needed:
- Canned Pineapple Juice – The pineapple flavor in this recipe comes from canned pineapple juice which you should be able to find easily in most grocery stores in the juice aisle. If you have a juicer however you can use fresh pineapple juice.
- Granulated Sugar – Plain white sugar adds sweetness to this recipe. The high sugar and alcohol content of this recipe makes it shelf stable.
- Everclear Grain Alcohol – In this recipe you will want to use a high proof grain alcohol. I used Everclear but in some states and locations Everclear is not allowed to be sold. In that case you can use a high proof vodka in this recipe.
Directions:
- Add pineapple juice and sugar to a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours with the lid propped open slightly with a wooden spoon or similar.
- Turn slow cooker off and allow mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
- Add in Everclear alcohol (or vodka) and mix well.
- Ladle mixture into sterilized canning jars, placing canning jar lids and rings on jars until “finger tight”
Products Needed:
- 5 Quart Slow Cooker (Or Larger)
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Canning Jars
Check out these slow cooker moonshine recipes too!
- Slow Cooker Root Beer Moonshine
- Crock-Pot Apple Pie Moonshine + Video
- Slow Cooker Lemonade Moonshine
- Crock-Pot Cherry Pie Moonshine + Video
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Moonshine
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| Servings | 28Servings |
| Prep Time | 5Minutes |
| Cook Time | 2Hours |
- 56 Ounces Canned Pineapple Juice
- 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 Liter Everclear Grain Alcohol Or Vodka
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- Add pineapple juice and sugar to a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours with the lid propped open slightly with a wooden spoon or similar.
- Turn slow cooker off and allow mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
- Add in Everclear alcohol (or vodka) and mix well.
- Ladle mixture into sterilized canning jars, placing canning jar lids and rings on jars until "finger tight"
- You do not need to process the canning jars once sealed. Place the pineapple moonshine jars in a cool dry place and store for up to 1 year. The flavored moonshine tastes better the longer it sits.
A serving size is 1 shot or about 1.5 ounces
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Do you happen to know how long this lasts for?
the alcohol will keep it “shelf stable”. I have some apple pie moonshine that is over 4 years old. Still good!
Is it possible to make a mix fruit moonshine
I don’t see why not Michael. Have fun…experiment!
how long do you need to let it sit before consuming? I have made the Apple Pie one and that had to sit for a month. Please advise soonest as I would like to make this for a BBQ and need to know how much lead time I have.
Thanks.
Theresa
It is best to let it sit for 30 days. The alcohol will take on more of the pineapple flavor…but you can consume immediately if you like.
How about a peach flavor? I had some real gorgia peach moonshine it was awesome!
I will work on one.
I have a really good peach recipe.
Please share if you don’t mind
Thank you 🙂
This is something that I am going to make, sounds good. Do you have a recipe or idea for blueberry? Thank you for your time.
I have been thinking about a blueberry one. Will work on it directly. Just got 3 quart bags of fresh blueberries given to me last week.
Always add lemon with blueberry not a lot. Its à good balance.
The recipe says to use four quart mason jars but I only filled three? I followed the directions exactly. Why is that?
I made pints and I only got 6 which is equal to 3 quarts as well.
I used this recipe as well and only got 3 quarts as well, the next batch I made I added a quart of water to the crock pot, let it cook for 2 hours. The taste is great and it will get the job done ?
Can this be made with fresh pineapple juice or does it make
A Difference?
You can make this with fresh pineapple juice as well.
Can you leave the fruit in it?
Ex. Pineapple Moon Shine w/ fruit or fruit skin in it when you put it into the mason jars.
The fruit or fruit skin may go bad in the moonshine.
Is the size of the canning jar a 4 Quart jar?
thanks in advance, going to make some for my hubby.
It is a quart jar. Really you can use any jar with a lid.
I found only 46 oz cans of pineapple juice, is it one can or 56 ounces for the recipe?
My can was 56oz. Get 2 cans, or you could use one 46oz can, and it would just be a little stronger.
Hi, I want to make some out of muscandine grape cider. Would I use the same amounts.
I would. just switch the pineapple juice for the muscandine juice.
I made some pineapple moonshine and put chunks of pineapple in it.Will it be alright to leave them in it.
Yes. I left a pineapple ring in mine and 4 months later, the pineapple was good and tasty.
Did you put the pineapple ring in the crock pot and cooked it, or afterwards in the jar?
Hey Bruce, there is no pineapple rings in this recipe. Just pineapple juice.
The slice of pineapple shown in the photos was simply a garnish to show it pretty for serving.
I did as recipe calls I only got two and one third qts.
Sometimes more liquid will evaporate during the crock-pot stage. You could add in a little more juice, or just remember that your Pineapple Moonshine might be a little stronger.
I have some berrie mix that I did for a drink. Strawberries,blueberries,rasberries and blackberries.The recipe called for you to blend then strain. Was standing for hours doing this. I was not going to throw any of it away. I put it in freezer bags in the freezer to keep.The pineapple was so good I was wondering if you had a recipe that I could use this mix for? Not sure about how much suger and berrie mix to use in the crock pot. Would be wonderful if you had any ideas?
If it is a pulp, I would add in either apple juice or pineapple juice then cook it in the crock-pot for the same time as the Pineapple Moonshine. Cool the mixture, add the liquor and put in jars with lids. It would come out like tropical drink!
Sounds good a little less sugar for me. Natural flavors. Thank you.
Can someone tell me what is the sediment at the bottom of my jars.. It appears as it is separating. Should I strain it, shake it up, or is it ruined? Thank you
That is just juice sediment. Shake it up before drinking!
Wondering, when you put the liquid in the mason jars and close them up with the lids and rings. Do you have to have the lids seal the jars? Vacuum seal the jars.
No you do not need to seal the jars or vacuum seal the lids. The alcohol will make the liquid shelf stable. Just twist a lid on and let it sit or drink immediately
The recipes all sound real good will have o try
This was amazing. AMAZING! I used agave sweetener instead of sugar and the results were awesome. Thank you for the recipe!
Do the lids seal? Should I do a hot water bath after filling the jars or do I just screw the lids on and store them as is?
The lids in this recipe are not sealed. Because of the very high alcohol content in this Pineapple Moonshine recipe you do not need to water bath can the jars. Just make sure your jars and lids are sterilized, pour in the moonshine, screw the lids on tight and store just the way they are.
Do you think it would work to add a few jalapeños to this, for a slightly spicy kick?
If you like it spicy I would think you could add some jalapeños to the pineapple mix in the slow cooker but strain them out before putting into jars.
Can this crock pot pineapple moonshine be stored in vine bottles with a cork??
Do you mean Wine Bottles Janice? If so, I don’t see why not.
For how long do you store the jars?
never mind I got my answer Thanks.
I’m definitely going to have to try this one, I make up batches of Apple Pie Moonshine to give for Christmas gifts this time of year.. but I’m going to have to try this out and see how they like it lol
Cindy K
Do you let the pineapple juice and sugar come to a boil
Hi Kevin, the pineapple juice and sugar will not come to a full boil in the slow cooker but should simmer a bit around the sides of the slow cooker.
Has anyone tried coconut sugar?
We have not tested this slow cooker pineapple moonshine using coconut sugar so cannot comment for sure on how it will turn out. That being said, I think it may just work out fine. If you give it a try Mary be sure to come on back and let us know how it turned out for you!
Thank you for a good idea
You’re welcome, Chose! Come back and let us know how you liked it! Enjoy!
whoah this blog is excellent i really like reading your posts.
Thanks Kuchar!
Hello I love pineapple could you somehow turn it into a pineapple upside down moonshine
Hey Todd. Maybe using brown sugar would give you more of that “upside down” flavor? I know when I make pineapple upside down cake I use brown sugar on the bottom of the cake pan. So I think maybe that would work. If you give it try be sure to come back and let us know how it turned out for you!
I do not drink often, so please help. What kind of cocktail would you add this lemon moonshine too> Need ideas.
A lemon drop martini would be lovely Debbie. You could also just serve it over ice or pour it into iced tea for a boozy lemon iced tea.