Starbucks Apple Crisp Syrup Recipe
Introduction
This Starbucks Apple Crisp Syrup brings the warm, comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon to your favorite drinks and desserts. It’s easy to make at home and adds a cozy touch to coffee, tea, or even pancakes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider (or apple juice if you don’t have cider)
- 1 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 sweet red apple, sliced (Honeycrisp works well)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small pot over high heat, combine the apple cider, sugar, vanilla extract, sliced apple, and ground cinnamon.
- Step 2: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Step 3: Let it simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Step 4: Turn off the heat and strain the syrup, reserving the apple slices for another use if desired.
- Step 5: Allow the syrup to cool before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Step 6: Use within 2 weeks and enjoy adding a delicious apple cinnamon touch to your drinks and recipes.
Tips & Variations
- For a deeper flavor, try using dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for a spicier twist.
- Use leftover strained apples chopped into oatmeal or yogurt.
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing or increasing the sugar to taste.
Storage
Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave before using to bring back its liquid consistency.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use fresh apple juice instead of apple cider?
Yes, fresh apple juice works well as a substitute if you don’t have apple cider on hand. The flavors will be slightly different but still delicious.
What can I do with the strained apple slices?
The cooked apple slices are soft and flavorful—try adding them to oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods for an extra burst of apple and cinnamon taste.
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Starbucks Apple Crisp Syrup Recipe
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 to 1 1/4 cups of syrup 1x
Description
This Starbucks-inspired Apple Crisp Syrup is a sweet and flavorful homemade syrup perfect for adding a warm, spiced apple flavor to your favorite beverages and desserts. Made with apple cider, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and fresh apples, this syrup captures the essence of a cozy apple crisp in every drop.
Ingredients
Main 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, Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small pot over high heat, combine the apple cider, brown sugar, vanilla extract, sliced apple, and ground cinnamon, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Bring to Boil: Heat the mixture until it reaches a rolling boil, which helps dissolve the sugar and start the infusion of flavors from the apples and spices.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the syrup to thicken and the flavors to fully meld together.
- Strain: After simmering, turn off the heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, separating the liquid from the apple slices (which can be saved for another use).
- Cool and Store: Let the syrup cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator, where it will keep fresh for up to two weeks.
- Enjoy: Use the syrup to flavor coffees, teas, cocktails, or desserts for a delicious apple crisp twist.
Notes
- Use apple cider for the most authentic flavor; apple juice can be used as a substitute but is less tangy.
- Saving the strained apple slices is a great way to reduce waste and add to oatmeal or yogurt.
- Store the syrup in a glass container for best preservation of flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing the sugar amount according to preference.
- This syrup can also be warmed slightly before serving for better blending in hot drinks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Starbucks apple crisp syrup, apple syrup, apple cinnamon syrup, homemade Starbucks syrup, apple cider syrup, fall flavored syrup, apple dessert topping
