Whipping up a batch of this Apple Crisp Syrup is easier than you might guess and it’ll have your house smelling like a fall wonderland as it simmers. All you need to make it is: apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole nutmeg, and Honeycrisp apples. When you go to strain the syrup after simmering it hard for a good 20 minutes, be sure to press any remaining juices you can from the now very tender apple slices. Then save the apple slices as a yummy, near-applesauce snack!

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Iced Apple Crisp Macchiato

A Starbucks dupe that’s super easy to recreate at home and will have your house smelling like an autumn oasis!

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Here’s what you’ll need to recreate this Apple Crisp Syrup at home:

Apple cider – Get the good, fresh stuff for best results. The flavor won’t be the same if you opt for apple juice instead.
Brown sugar – Light or dark will work great!
Apples – I like Honeycrisp apples for this syrup since they have a great balance of sweet and tart, plus lots of flavor!
Whole spices (Cinnamon sticks and nutmeg)– If you can’t find or don’t want to buy whole spices, you can opt for 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg (or 1 1/2 tsp apple pie spice). I personally prefer the whole spices so that the flavors infuse into the syrup as it cooks down and you’re not left with any grittiness from the ground spices.

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Apple Crisp Syrup

Servings: 12 servings (2 tbsp per serving)

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Servings: 12 servings (2 tbsp per serving)

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir, then reduce heat medium-low so that the mixture simmers vigorously, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Strain the solids from the syrup, using the back of a spoon to press any liquid from the apple slices. Set syrup aside to cool.