Who knew?!? Apples and coffee? Starbucks you did it again! The new seasonal flavor, Apple Crisp Macchiato from Starbucks is bringing all the fall vibes, and bringing them in a very delicious way. I’ve combined apples and coffee before. There’s a Cinnamon Apple Latte recipe on the blog from last fall, so I know how delicious it can be, but there is just something about how Starbucks crafts their drinks and this macchiato is just delicious and the perfect entry to the fall season. It’s especially great if you aren’t quite ready for hard core fall pumpkin vibes and since the infamous PSL is not vegan this Apple Crisp Macchiato is everything you need to usher in the fall season.
If you know me or have spent much time on this blog or social media channels, you know I am highly caffeinated at all times. Needless to say, I had no problem putting in the research with a daily Starbucks trip. Thankfully, I had piles of gift cards to use as well, because at $7 a cup we may have been limited on our research assignments. There were a few things I learned from my multiple research endeavors. First, each trip yielded a different experience as no barista seemed to make it the same way. Some were heavy handed on the syrup pumps, some not so much. Some baristas got the perfect ratio between syrup, espresso and milk (oat milk). Others made a latte not a macchiato. Which leads me to the second thing I learned. A Starbucks macchiato is not a traditional macchiato, it’s a latte macchiato, which means that it contains more milk than espresso. Which is one more reason why I knew I wanted to recreate this at home so that I could get the ratio exactly to my liking. Last, I learned we don’t thank our baristas enough for all the hard work they do. They put up with a lot and deserve a big thank you, a kind work and a smile.
Bonus recipe: Let’s take parts of this recipe and repurpose it into another one. Another seasonal apple recipe can’t be a bad thing, right? Once you have separated the syrup from the apples, take those apples and roughly chop, mash or even blend them up. Then add that apple mixture to some oats, chia seeds and non-dairy milk to create some delightful apple pie-esque overnight oats. Now you are all set with an over the top apple breakfast experience with no food waste.
Want more apple recipes? Make sure to check out these other items on the blog…
Apple Crisp Macchiato Latte
Ingredients
Apple Crisp Syrup
- 2 cups apples, sliced honeycrisp, fuji, gala
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Apple Crisp Macchiato Latte
- 2 oz espresso (or strong coffee)
- 8 oz non-dairy milk
- 1 – 2 oz Apple Crisp Syrup (see recipe above)
- optional toppings: whipped cream, cinnamon, caramel sauce
Instructions
Apple Crisp Syrup
- Slice the apples, removing the inner core and seeds.
- To a saucepan add the apples, water, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat & add in the vanilla. Strain the liquid syrup from the apples. To obtain optimal apple flavor, gently press the apples while straining so that they release as much of their juices as possible. Store the syrup in a lidded container in the refrigerator until ready to use.*see notes on apples
Apple Crisp Macchiato Latte
- Add the Apple Crisp Syrup to your favorite coffee mug/glass.
- Steam & froth the non-dairy milk. Slowly add to the mug.
- Brew espresso & gently pour into the center of the cup.
- Garnish with additional whipped cream, sprinkle of cinnamon & a drizzle of caramel sauce to take this drink over the top.
