Apple Crisp Macchiato Recipe
Skip the lines at Starbucks and whip up this apple crisp macchiato in the comfort of your own home. Made with apple syrup and flavors of cinnamon, this iced coffee drink is perfect for the fall.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
For the Apple Syrup
- 1 large granny smith apple diced
- 1 cup apple cider
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
For the Macchiato
- ½ cup milk
- 2-3 teaspoons apple syrup or to taste
- 1 shot freshly brewed espresso
Instructions
For the Apple Syrup
- Combine the diced apple, apple cider, water, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan set over medium heat.1 large granny smith apple, 1 cup apple cider, ½ cup water, ½ cup light brown sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the sugar is dissolved. Remove the syrup from the heat and set it aside to steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, making sure to press out the apples to extract all of the flavor!
- Place the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge to chill until you’re ready to make the macchiato.
For the Macchiato
- Combine the milk and apple syrup in a tall glass.½ cup milk, 2-3 teaspoons apple syrup
- Fill the glass with ice and top with the espresso. Drizzle over additional syrup, if desired.1 shot freshly brewed espresso
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Keep the apple simple syrup covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Turn this into a hot drink by heating up the milk and skipping the ice.
- If you want an indulgent drink, use half and half and top with whipped cream!
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1mg