Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato (iced and hot)

Starbucks has done it again! It released this apple crisp macchiato and it tastes like an absolute dream.

I immediately went and grabbed myself a grande iced apple crisp macchiato, Kyle got a cold brew but he ended up wanting my drink after tasting it because it’s actually really really good.

This is the best Starbucks apple crisp macchiato recipe ever!

After trying it, I took a few notes on my phone to rememeber what the drink tasted like exactly and it had light flavors of apple mixed with a subtle hint of cinnamon spices and espresso.

All these flavors worked so well very harmoniously and weren’t too overpowering. I usually thing Starbucks drinks are super sweet but this was one was very well balanced.

Why you need to make this recipe!

• It is the perfect Starbucks copycat recipe
• This drink might be better than the Starbucks PSL!! Can you believe it!!
• This apple crisp macchiato is so so easy to make at home.
• No need to wait in those long pesky lines at Starbucks to get your caffeine fix!

Ingredients for this Starbucks apple crisp macchiato

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this iced apple crisp macchiato. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

• Apples– You will need one full apple to make the simple syrup.
• Cinnamon– The cinnamon will be used in both the apple syrup as well as in the apple sauce. I mean hey, it’s a fall flavored drink after all!
• Brown sugar– You can use either dark brown or light brown sugar for the syrup and the sauce.
• Apple juice– This recipe used reduced apple juice and spices to make the apple crisp sauce.
• Milk– Starbucks uses 2% milk but you can use any milk you’d like for this recipe.
• Espresso– Since this is a macchiato drink you will need a fresh espresso shot poured over the top of the drink to create the layered effect.
• Apple flavoring- This ingredient is optional but will make your drink have a lo tmore apple flavor, jus tlike the Starbucks apple crisp macchiato.

What’s the anatomy of a Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato ?

A starbucks apple crisp macchiato is made by first adding in some brown sugar apple syrup then either ice and cold milk or steamed milk, topped with espresso coffee, then drizzled with the spiced apple sauce.

If you’ve seen the pictures, it looks like there is some sort of this syrup at the bottom, well that’s the apple drizzle that sinks to the bottom. Hence why you should definitely mix your drink before drinking it especially if using a straw.

How to make Starbucks apple crisp macchiato

This is how you can make this fall apple coffee drink. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

1. Place the sliced apple in a medium sauce pan, top them with brown sugar, apple juice, vanilla, water, and cinnamon.
2. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Let the syrup cool down fully then strain.

Can I purchase the brown sugar apple syrup instead?

Yes! You can purchase the Monin brown sugar syrup and the apple syrup instead if you don’t want to go through the hassle of making your own. You can then mix a little bit of both to create the Starbucks fall flavored drink.

Make the apple crisp drizzle sauce

1. Place the apple juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer until the apple juice is ¾ reduced.

Build your Starbucks apple crisp drink.

1. Add in the apple syrup to a cup.
2. Top with ice and milk.
3. Add in the freshly brewed espresso and drizzle with the apple crisp sauce
4. Enjoy!

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How does this apple crisp macchiato taste like?

This fall Starbucks drink tastes literally like an apple pie or apple crisp! I mean it has all the fall spices in the syrup and the apple drizzle sauce so it delivers a nice kick of spices with the smooth apple flavors.

II personally prefer it cold because it’s a lot more refreshing and better tasting too. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve had it today and it was 100 degrees outside or if it’s just better cold. Let me know wha tyou think if you’ve tried it.

Do Starbucks iced apple crisp macchiatos have caffeine?

Yes! These apple macchiatos have caffeine because they use espresso shots.

Here is the anatomy of a macchiato, usually it starts with a vanilla syrup but in this case, we are using the brown sugar apple crisp syrup. It is then topped with steamed milk if hot or just regular milk over ice if iced. last but not least, it is topped with freshly brewed espresso which has about 65-75mg of caffeine.

So all this to say that yes your drink will have caffeine, which makes it awesome for morning time or afternoon pick-me-ups.

What to do with the apple I boiled to make the syrup?

I am all about no waste when it comes to making recipes. That’s why I don’t toss the apples used to make the syrup, instead, I use them in oatmeal and yogurts and you should too!

Can I store the apple syrup drizzle and brown sugar apple syrup for later?

Absolutely!

This recipe makes enough syrup for a few drinks so you can store your syrups in an airtight jar container in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks. I doubt they will last that long though!

Can you make this Starbucks apple crisp macchiato dairy free?

Yes! You can use whichever milk you’d like. I used 2% milk to make this recipe to keep it as similar to the original one as possible but you can use oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, or any milk you have on hand.

My apple crisp drizzle syrup reduced too much and now it’s solid after I chilled it, what should I do?

If the syrup has reduced too much, you can add a few tablespoons of apple juice and bring to a simmer again to combine it. Remove from the heat and cool down again before drizzling your

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