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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 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
Yes, I pour the cider and the syrup into my metal container and steam until the outside is nice and warm, about 1 minute.
The big difference between apple cider and apple juice is the apple juice has been strained and sweetened.
Yes, you can; I like to use apple cider because I know I’m going to sweeten it with my syrup to my taste.
You can store it in an airtight container right on your counter. I found these cute jars on Amazon to keep all my syrups.
One of my favorite ways to use up the syrup is actually in coffee.
Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider
Equipment
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
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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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.