The Apple Crisp Macchiato is an autumn beverage, but now you can enjoy it all year round.

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When fall approaches, we can expect fan favorite, Pumpkin Spice Latte to reappear on the Starbucks menus. Pumpkin typically takes the spotlight when it comes to cafe menus.

But what’s different this year is a new beverage: the Apple Crisp Macchiato.

What is the Apple Crisp Macchiato?

The Apple Crisp Macchiato is a new Starbucks drink that brings in a flavor of fall other than pumpkin.

According to Starbucks, their team started experimenting with apple flavors in the spring of 2020 and took inspiration from apple cider donuts, apple maple syrup, and other apple-flavored treats. The idea of fruit combined with coffee is new for Starbucks and they’ve blended both well in this macchiato.

It is available both hot and iced.

Is the Apple Crisp Macchiato seasonal?

Yes, the Apple Crisp Macchiato is a seasonal Starbucks drink.

It first appeared on the menu in the fall of 2021. We have yet to see if it will be a regular fall beverage like the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

What is in the Apple Crisp Macchiato?

The ingredients for the Apple Crisp Macchiato at Starbucks are listed as Milk, Brewed Espresso, Apple Brown Sugar Syrup, and Spiced Apple Drizzle.

I made mine using almond milk (for a dairy-free version), espresso made using a moka pot, and my homemade apple brown sugar syrup. Here’s how you can make it too.

Apple Crisp Macchiato Ingredients

For the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup:

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
1 medium red apple, sliced

For the Apple Crisp Macchiato:

1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
2 tbsp Apple Brown Sugar Syrup
2 shots espresso
For iced version: add ice
Optional: Whipped cream, caramel sauce

Tips for Making Apple Crisp Macchiato

Apple Brown Sugar Syrup

I made this at home using equal parts brown sugar and water to make a simple syrup. To do so, I dissolved the brown sugar in the water over medium heat. Then I steeped the apple slices in the syrup for the apple flavor.

I suggest 2 tbsp of it, but you can always add more if you prefer your macchiato to be sweeter. Store it in a mason jar to have on hand whenever you want to make this drink again.

If you prefer using a storebought syrup, you can use a combination of Torani’s Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup and Apple Syrup.

Milk

At Starbucks, the default for this Apple Crisp Macchiato is 2% milk. When making it at home, you have options. I decided to make mine dairy-free and used almond milk.

Espresso

The great thing about making Starbucks-inspired drinks at home is that you can use whichever coffee beans you prefer.

I used my moka pot to make a concentrated espresso-like coffee and used illy Clasico beans.

Toppings

If you order your drink hot or iced at Starbucks, it’ll come with a drizzle of spiced apple drizzle. You can also top your homemade drink with a drizzle of caramel sauce. Or choose to add whipped cream—or both.

How to Make Apple Crisp Macchiato

Make the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup by combining brown sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add apple slices and steep in syrup.
When completely cooled, store in a mason jar in the refrigerator.
For the macchiato, brew espresso. I used a moka pot.
Pour milk (and ice if making an iced version) into a mug.
Mix in Apple Brown Sugar Syrup. Top with espresso.
Optional: add whipped cream and or caramel sauce on top.

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Step 1

Make the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup by dissolving brown sugar in water over medium heat. Then add apple slices, allowing the apple to steep in the syrup. Store in a mason jar when cooled.

Step 2

Pour ice and milk into a glass. (Omit ice if making a warm version.)

Step 3

Add Apple Brown Sugar Syrup into milk. Then top with espresso.

Step 4

Optional: drizzle caramel sauce or whipped cream on top, or leave it as is.

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Apple Crisp Macchiato Recipe

Yield: 1

Apple Crisp Macchiato

The Apple Crisp Macchiato is an autumn beverage, but now you can enjoy it all year round.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Active Time 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

For the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup:

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
1 medium red apple, sliced

For the Apple Crisp Macchiato:

1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
2 tbsp Apple Brown Sugar Syrup
2 shots espresso
For iced version: add ice
Optional: Whipped cream, caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Make the Apple Brown Sugar Syrup by combining brown sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add apple slices and steep in syrup.

2. When completely cooled, store in a mason jar in the refrigerator.

3. For the macchiato, brew espresso. I used a moka pot.

4. Pour milk (and ice if making an iced version) into a mug.

5. Mix in Apple Brown Sugar Syrup. Top with espresso.

6. Optional: add whipped cream and or caramel sauce on top.