The Best 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

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1 Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider Ingredients

2 How to Make Copycat Caramel Apple Cider at Home

3 FAQs

4 Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider

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):

water
brown sugar
granulated sugar
cinnamon sticks
apple cider
cinnamon syrup
Whipped cream
caramel topping

How to Make Copycat Caramel Apple Cider at Home

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.

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

Author: Emily Pecoraro

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

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 11

Total Time 16

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 1038 kcal

Equipment

1-Quart Nonstick Saucepan

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon syrup:

▢ 1 cup water
▢ 1/2 cup brown sugar
▢ 1/2 cup granulated sugar
▢ 2 cinnamon sticks

For the Cider:

▢ 1 cup apple cider
▢ 1 tablespoon cinnamon syrup
▢ whipped cream
▢ 1 teaspoon caramel topping

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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