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caramel apple spice starbucks recipe

Caramel Apple Spice Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon syrup (see below)
  • 2 tbsp caramel sauce
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • 2 tsp caramel sauce, for drizzling
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Combine the ½ cup water, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes, then simmer for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Pour the 2 cups apple juice into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm for 4 to 5 minutes until it reaches around 160°F (71°C), steaming but not boiling.
  3. Remove the juice from heat and stir in the 2 tbsp cinnamon syrup and 2 tbsp caramel sauce for about 30 seconds until fully combined.
  4. Divide the drink between 2 mugs, top each with whipped cream, and drizzle 1 tsp of caramel sauce over each serving. Serve immediately.

Notes

The cinnamon syrup makes more than you need for one batch, which is actually useful — store the rest in a sealed jar in the fridge and it's good for up to 2 weeks. If you're making this for young kids, make sure the juice is just hot enough to steam and not scalding. A splash of fresh lemon juice stirred in at the end brightens the whole thing if it tastes a little flat.