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Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider Copycat Recipe

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Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider is a copycat recipe you can make at home. This delicious apple cider recipe is made with homemade cinnamon syrup.

Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider Copycat Recipe

Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider Ingredients

To make this Starbucks copycat drink, you will need the following ingredients (see the recipe card below for exact amounts):

Caramel Apple Cider Ingredients

How to Make Copycat Caramel Apple Cider at Home

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring the mixture up to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Pour the apple cider and two tablespoons of cinnamon syrup into a microwave-safe mug, microwave for 1-2 minutes until it’s warmed.
  3. Top with whipped cream and drizzle the caramel over the top.
Starbucks Copycat Apple Cider Recipe

FAQs

I have an espresso machine with a milk frother like Starbucks. Can I use that to heat up my apple cider?

Yes, I pour the cider and the syrup into my metal container and steam until the outside is nice and warm, about 1 minute.

What’s the difference between apple cider and apple juice?

The big difference between apple cider and apple juice is the apple juice has been strained and sweetened.

Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider?

Yes, you can; I like to use apple cider because I know I’m going to sweeten it with my syrup to my taste.

How do I store the leftover cinnamon syrup?

You can store it in an airtight container right on your counter. I found these cute jars on Amazon to keep all my syrups.

What else can I use the leftover cinnamon syrup for?

One of my favorite ways to use up the syrup is actually in coffee.

Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider Copycat Recipe

Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider

Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider is a copycat recipe you can make at home. This delicious apple cider recipe is made with homemade cinnamon syrup.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 1038 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cinnamon syrup:

For the Cider:

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring the mixture up to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the apple cider and two tablespoons of cinnamon syrup into a microwave-safe mug, microwave for 1-2 minutes until it’s warmed.
  • Top with whipped cream and drizzle the caramel over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 1038kcalCarbohydrates: 260gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 244gVitamin A: 133IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 2mg

The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.

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Recipe Rating




Emily Enchanted

Thursday 4th of August 2022

I love this recipe because caramel is my favorite food group and I feel like a real barista when I make it.