Copycat Starbucks Apple Crisp Syrup Recipe
This homemade copycat Starbucks Apple Crisp Syrup recipe recreates the delicious sweet and spiced syrup used in popular Starbucks drinks. Made with apple cider, brown sugar, vanilla, fresh apples, and cinnamon, it offers a rich apple flavor with warm spice notes. Perfect to drizzle in lattes or use as a topping, this syrup is easy to make and keeps well refrigerated for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups syrup 1x
- Category: Beverage Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Apple Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider (or apple juice as a substitute)
- 1 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 sweet red apple, sliced (preferably Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small pot over high heat, add the apple cider, brown sugar, vanilla extract, sliced apple, and ground cinnamon, ensuring all ingredients are well mixed.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat to dissolve the sugar and infuse flavors.
- Simmer Syrup: Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the syrup to thicken slightly.
- Strain Syrup: Turn off the heat, then strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the apple slices and cinnamon bits; save the softened apples for use in other dishes if desired.
- Cool and Store: Allow the strained syrup to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Serve: Use the syrup to sweeten and flavor coffee, lattes, or desserts as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute apple juice if apple cider is unavailable, though cider provides a richer flavor.
- Using a sweet and crisp variety of apple, such as Honeycrisp, enhances the syrup’s natural sweetness and aroma.
- Save the strained apple slices to add to oatmeal or yogurt for a delicious snack.
- The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste if you prefer a more or less spiced syrup.
Keywords: Starbucks copycat, apple crisp syrup, apple syrup, homemade coffee syrup, apple cinnamon syrup
