Welcome to the comfort-food side of moonshine.

These Moonshine Butters are rich, smooth fruit spreads packed with warm spices and a serious adult twist.

Whether you’re spreading them on biscuits, stirring them into oatmeal, or eating by the spoonful (we won’t judge), these are autumn-in-a-jar, with a kick.

Spiked Apple Butter

Slow-cooked apples, cinnamon, and a cozy moonshine burn.

Ingredients

• 6 large apples (peeled, cored, chopped) — use a mix for best flavor
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ to ¾ cup apple pie moonshine or cinnamon moonshine

Instructions

1. Add apples, sugar, spices, and salt to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8–10 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Blend smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
3. Stir in vanilla and moonshine once the mixture is thick and glossy.
4. Spoon into sterilized jars and refrigerate.

Serving ideas: Slather on toast, swirl into Greek yogurt, or use as a glaze for pork chops.

Pumpkin Moonshine Butter

Pumpkin pie in a jar — with a boozy upgrade.

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon cloves
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup spiced moonshine (pumpkin spice, vanilla, or cinnamon)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients (except vanilla and moonshine) in a saucepan.
2. Simmer over low heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring regularly.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and moonshine.
4. Cool and transfer to jars. Store in the fridge.

Pro tip: Mix into cream cheese for a spiked pumpkin spread, or use in crepes!

Final Thoughts

Moonshine Butters bring the best of fall flavors into your kitchen — rich, spicy, and just boozy enough to keep things interesting.

They’re perfect for gift jars, weekend brunch spreads, or upgrading your breakfast toast in style.