Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato

5 from 2 votes

Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato

Sweet apple brown sugar syrup, frothy steamed oat milk, blonde roast coffee, and a sprinkle of cinnamon come together in this delicious, creamy sip. This homemade Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato tastes just like Starbucks' trendy fall drink, but without the high price tag.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Drinks, Juices and Smoothies

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup (about 1 ¼ cups)

1 ½ cups apple cider
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup pure maple syrup
2 cinnamon sticks
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Apple Crisp Macchiato

3 tablespoons Apple Brown Sugar Syrup about 1.5 ounces
¾ cup steamed oat milk
2-3 tablespoons frothed oat milk optional
⅓ cup strong brewed blonde coffee or 2 shots blonde espresso
pinch ground cinnamon for garnish, optional

Instructions

For the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup

Add the apple cider, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, and salt to a small sauce pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the mixture is reduced and thickened.
Take off the heat, whisk in the vanilla, and set aside.

For the Apple Crisp Macchiato

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of Apple Brown Sugar Syrup to a 12-ounce coffee cup or glass.
Pour the steamed milk into the glass over the syrup.
Pour the frothed milk, if using, on top of the steamed milk.
Pour the coffee on top of the milk.
Drizzle with extra Apple Brown Sugar Syrup and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for garnish, if desired.

Notes

Use apple cider, not apple juice, in the brown sugar syrup for a bolder apple flavor.

~ Simmer the syrup for 15 to 20 minutes until it reduces and thickens up a bit.

~ Use more or less apple brown sugar syrup based on your preference for sweetness.

~ Add the syrup, steamed milk, frothed milk, and then coffee - in that order - for a pretty layered look.

~ The Apple Brown Sugar Syrup makes about 1 ¼ cups. You only need 2 to 3 tablespoons for one macchiato serving. Store the remainder in an air-tight mason jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

~ This Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato makes one serving, but can be easily be doubled or tripled. You will not need to make extra Apple Brown Sugar Syrup, as it makes enough for about 8 to 10 macchiato servings.

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