Perfect Apple Pie Jello Shots
These Apple Pie Jello Shots offer a fun and boozy twist on a classic dessert. Combining the comforting flavors of apple pie in a single-serving treat, they're easy to make and guaranteed to impress your friends. A graham cracker crust topping adds a delightful textural contrast, mimicking the real apple pie experience.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small plastic cups or shot glasses
- Shallow Dish
- Small bowl
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 6 ounces apple juice
- ½ cup apple cider
- ¼ cup vodka or apple pie moonshine
- ¼ cup apple brandy or apple liqueur like apple pucker
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, pour 1/2 cup of the apple juice over the gelatin. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining apple juice, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is just simmering. Don't boil it!
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the bloomed gelatin mixture. Whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Let the mixture cool slightly (about 5 minutes) before adding the vodka (or moonshine!) and apple brandy/liqueur.
- Carefully pour the mixture into your plastic cups or shot glasses, filling them almost to the top. If you're planning on adding the graham cracker crust, leave a little space at the top.
- Place the filled cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until they are completely set.
- While the jello shots are chilling, prepare the graham cracker crust. In a shallow dish, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well until evenly moistened.
- Once the jello shots are completely set, gently sprinkle a layer of the graham cracker crumb mixture over the top of each shot.
- Gently press the crust down with your fingers to help it adhere.
- Keep the Apple Pie Jello Shots refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
Store leftover Apple Pie Jello Shots in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days. The graham cracker crust may soften slightly over time, but they'll still taste delicious. For variations, consider adding diced apple pie filling, a caramel drizzle, or whipped cream. A non-alcoholic version can be made by omitting the alcohol and replacing it with more apple juice or cider. Experiment with different crusts like gingersnaps or shortbread cookies.