This homemade Apple Crisp Macchiato is warm, cozy, and full of fall flavors! Made with apple crisp syrup, brown sugar, frothy milk, and espresso, it’s just like the Starbucks version but even better at home.
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed:
Apple Crisp Syrup:
- 1 cup apple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup chopped apple
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Brown Sugar Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water
Apple Crisp Macchiato:
- ½ ounce brown sugar syrup
- ½ to 1 ounce apple crisp syrup
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 2 ounces espresso
How To Make Apple Crisp Macchiato?
- Make the Apple Crisp Syrup: Add apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, lemon juice, chopped apple, and salt to a small pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, strain, and store in the fridge.
- Make the Brown Sugar Syrup: Heat ½ cup water in the microwave for 30 seconds, then stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Store in the fridge.
- Assemble the Macchiato: Add brown sugar syrup to a mug. Heat and froth the milk, then pour it in. Spoon some foam on top. Slowly pour espresso over the milk without stirring. Drizzle apple crisp syrup over the foam in a crisscross pattern.
Recipe Tips:
- Use Fresh Apple Juice for the Best Flavor: Fresh apple juice gives the syrup a natural sweetness and a stronger apple taste. Avoid using apple juice with added sugar or preservatives.
- Simmer the Syrup Until It Thickens: Let the apple crisp syrup simmer long enough (about 20 minutes) to get a rich, deep flavor. If it’s too thin, cook for a few more minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Froth Milk for a Creamy Texture: Frothing makes the macchiato smooth and velvety. If you don’t have a frother, shake the milk in a jar, then microwave it for 30 seconds to create foam.
- Pour Espresso Over the Milk, Not the Other Way Around: This keeps the espresso layered on top, just like the Starbucks version. If you mix it right away, you’ll lose that classic macchiato look and taste.
- Drizzle the Syrup on Top for a Balanced Taste: Instead of mixing the apple crisp syrup into the drink, drizzle it on top in a crisscross pattern. This helps balance the flavors with every sip!
How To Store Leftovers?
Let the leftover Apple Crisp Macchiato cool to room temperature. Store the apple crisp syrup and brown sugar syrup in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keep the milk and espresso fresh by preparing them when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
- Sodium: 192mg
- Potassium: 667mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 60g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 46g
- Protein: 8g
Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
1
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
311
kcalThis homemade Apple Crisp Macchiato is warm, cozy, and full of fall flavors! Made with apple crisp syrup, brown sugar, frothy milk, and espresso, it’s just like the Starbucks version but even better at home.
Ingredients
- Apple Crisp Syrup:
1 cup apple juice
½ cup brown sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ cup chopped apple
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
- Brown Sugar Simple Syrup:
1/2 cup brown sugar
½ cup water
- Apple Crisp Macchiato:
½ ounce brown sugar syrup
½ to 1 ounce apple crisp syrup
1 cup 2% milk
2 ounces espresso
Directions
- Make the Apple Crisp Syrup: Add apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, lemon juice, chopped apple, and salt to a small pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, strain, and store in the fridge.
- Make the Brown Sugar Syrup: Heat ½ cup water in the microwave for 30 seconds, then stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Store in the fridge.
- Assemble the Macchiato: Add brown sugar syrup to a mug. Heat and froth the milk, then pour it in. Spoon some foam on top. Slowly pour espresso over the milk without stirring. Drizzle apple crisp syrup over the foam in a crisscross pattern.
Notes
- Use Fresh Apple Juice for the Best Flavor: Fresh apple juice gives the syrup a natural sweetness and a stronger apple taste. Avoid using apple juice with added sugar or preservatives.
- Simmer the Syrup Until It Thickens: Let the apple crisp syrup simmer long enough (about 20 minutes) to get a rich, deep flavor. If it’s too thin, cook for a few more minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Froth Milk for a Creamy Texture: Frothing makes the macchiato smooth and velvety. If you don’t have a frother, shake the milk in a jar, then microwave it for 30 seconds to create foam.
- Pour Espresso Over the Milk, Not the Other Way Around: This keeps the espresso layered on top, just like the Starbucks version. If you mix it right away, you’ll lose that classic macchiato look and taste.
- Drizzle the Syrup on Top for a Balanced Taste: Instead of mixing the apple crisp syrup into the drink, drizzle it on top in a crisscross pattern. This helps balance the flavors with every sip!
