Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with the homemade Apple Crisp Macchiato. This delightful Starbucks-inspired beverage combines rich espresso with a luscious apple syrup made from dark brown sugar, molasses, and cinnamon. Whether you prefer it hot or iced, this drink is perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. Customizable with toppings like cinnamon sugar and caramel syrup, it’s an impressive treat that friends and family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tart apple peel
- Ice (for iced version)
- 2 tablespoons apple crisp syrup
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 shot espresso
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, dark brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, and tart apple peel. Bring to a boil over medium heat and then simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened into syrup.
- Brew espresso using an espresso machine or stovetop maker as per instructions.
- For the iced version: In a glass, add ice, pour in apple syrup and milk, then gently top with espresso. For the hot version: Use steamed milk instead of cold.
- Add optional toppings like cinnamon sugar or caramel syrup before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg