Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato
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Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato
Description
Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato features a specially prepared apple crisp syrup made by simmering apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, chopped apple, lemon juice, and salt until thickened and then strained. Complemented by a simple brown sugar syrup, the syrups add sweetness and aromatic warmth. The drink is assembled by placing brown sugar syrup in a mug, followed by heated and frothed milk, topped with foam, then the espresso shots are poured gently over to create distinct layers. Drizzling apple crisp syrup on top adds a final touch of spiced apple flavor.
The flavor balances the rich espresso with sweet and spiced notes from the syrups, and the frothy milk softens the bitterness of the coffee. The cinnamon and nutmeg add subtle autumnal aromas, enhanced by the lemon juice's brightness in the syrup. The texture highlights creamy foam contrasted by the syrup drizzle.
This macchiato works well as a seasonal treat or a unique homemade coffee drink for those who enjoy warm apple and spice flavors with their espresso. Preparing the syrups ahead allows easy assembly when desired.
Ingredients
Apple Crisp Syrup
- 1 cup apple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup apple chopped
- 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 milk or other milk of your choice, 2%
- 2 ounces espresso (2 shots) or strong brewed coffee
Instructions
Apple Crisp Syrup
- In a small pot, combine apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, lemon juice, chopped apple, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Strain and pour the syrup into a glass container. Refrigerate. This will make about 8 to 10 servings.
Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
- Heat the water in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Add brown sugar and stir.
- Pour the brown sugar syrup into a glass container.
- Store in the refrigerator. This will make about 16 servings.
Apple Crisp Macchiato Assembly
- Place the brown sugar syrup into the bottom of a mug.
- Heat milk and froth it with a milk frother.
- Pour the frothed milk into the mug.
- Spoon froth over the milk.
- Pour two shots of espresso over the milk. Do not stir.
- Drizzle the apple crisp syrup over the foam in a crosshatch pattern.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 667mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 256IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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