Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato

The Starbucks Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato was one of my favorite fall drinks. This homemade, copycat recipe is made with a fraction of the ingredients and smells amazing. Not to mention, it tastes delicious every time! If you’re a fan of apple brown sugar syrup and crave that signature fall flavor, you’re going to absolutely love this version.

What You Need to Make This Syrup

• Apple Butter: The core of this recipe is apples so using apple butter is a no-brainer. While you can make your own at home, I always buy the store bought stuff and it does the trick perfectly.
• Apple Cider: Make sure you’re using an apple CIDER and not an apple juice. If you can find a spiced apple cider bonus points!!
• Ground Cinnamon: That cozy fall feeling you get from this drink is because of the wonderful aroma of simmering cinnamon.
• Brown Sugar: While you could use white sugar, the molasses in brown sugar makes this drink have that sweet richness like in an apple crisp.
• Vanilla & Apple Extract: I’d definitely use the vanilla extract and if you can get your hands on apple extract that makes it extra apple-y! If you can’t find apple extract, you can totally skip it and it’ll still be delicious.

How to Make the Apple Crisp Macchiato at Home

This apple crisp syrup macchiato is simple to assemble and calls for only a couple of easy-to-find ingredients. Whether you want it iced or hot, you can whip it up in less than 15 minutes.

Pick your Espresso

For the espresso, you’ll want to choose a blonde espresso if possible. I personally use the Bianco Leggero pod in my Nespresso machine because it’s caramel-y and light, without any of that dark roast aftertaste. Starbucks now uses a lighter, sweeter roast to bring out that apple pie flavor.

Choose Oatmilk

I typically use whatever milk I have at home, but for this drink, I highly recommend oat milk. It’s lighter, creamier, and oats are literally a part of every traditional apple crisp recipe, making it the perfect pairing.

Homemade Apple Brown Sugar Syrup

The homemade apple brown sugar syrup is what ties this entire drink together. When creating this recipe, I experimented with many versions until I found the right one. While there are other syrup recipes out there, I wanted one that really brought the spiced apple flavor to the forefront.

Is a Starbucks Macchiato a Real Macchiato?

Order an iced macchiato at any coffee shop except Dunkin or Starbucks, and you’ll likely get something very different from what you’re used to. Traditionally, a macchiato is made with a shot of espresso and topped off with a small amount of frothed milk, served in a tiny cup. Clearly, this is different from the Starbucks version, which is mostly milk. In fact, the Starbucks macchiato is often compared to a latte macchiato, especially with the addition of their famous apple crisp syrup.

Now, all of this said, I’m still a sucker for the Apple Crisp Macchiato this fall!

Other Fall Recipes

Homemade Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte

Fall Maple Matcha Latte

Gingerbread Chai

The REAL Starbucks Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato Copycat Recipe

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• Total Time: 15
• Yield: 1 cup apple crisp syrup 1x

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The Starbucks Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato was one of my favorite fall drinks. This homemade, copycat recipe is made with a fraction of the ingredients and smells amazing. Not to mention, it tastes delicious every time! If you’re a fan of apple brown sugar syrup and crave that signature fall flavor, you’re going to absolutely love this version.

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For the Syrup 

• 1/2 cup apple butter
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp apple extract (optional)

For the Apple Crisp Macchiato

• 3/4 cup oatmilk
• 3 4 tbsp apple crisp syrup (or to taste)
• 1–2 shots of espresso, based on preference
• 1 cup Ice

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Instructions

To Make The Syrup

1. Add everything to a saucepan. Let it come to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
2. Pour into a a jar, let it cool and refrigerate until you are ready to use. You can also use it right away!

Make the Macchiato 

1. Pour as much syrup as you want into a glass, add in the oat milk, ice  and then the espresso. Stir everything well and taste. Add more of the syrup to taste. If you have caramel syrup, you can also top it with some caramel syrup!

• Cook Time: 15