Apple Brandy

Anyone ever made Apple Brandy Wine? I'm excited to try this recipe!!

 

Apple Brandy Wine

43 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + standing

Ingredients

• 4 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 4 pounds apples, sliced
• 1 liter brandy
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
• Additional whole cloves and cinnamon sticks

Directions

• Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook
• and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat.
• Place apples in a large glass or plastic container; add the sugar
• mixture, brandy, cloves and cinnamon stick. Cover and let stand at
• room temperature for at least two weeks, stirring once a week.
• Strain brandy mixture; discard apples and spices. Pour into glass
• bottles. Place an additional three cloves and one cinnamon stick in
• each bottle. Yield: 2 quarts.