Better than Starbucks Apple Crisp Iced Macchiato!! 🍎☕️

When apple season hits, I’m all in!!! From baked crisps to spiced muffins, there’s just something about that cozy apple-cinnamon flavor that makes everything feel like fall. And while I love a classic pumpkin drink this time of year, this Apple Crisp Iced Macchiato is my current go-to for a refreshing, cozy twist on iced coffee.

It’s layered with homemade apple crisp syrup, creamy milk, bold coffee, and topped with a light, spiced cold foam that tastes like dessert in a cup. Bonus: it’s super easy to make at home (and way cheaper than the you-know-who coffee shop version).

Apple Crisp Iced Macchiato Recipe

Apple Crisp Syrup

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup brown sugar (or brown monkfruit for sugar-free)

• 2 apples, chopped

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground clove

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. Lower the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Strain the syrup into a jar and let it cool completely before using.

Apple Crisp Cold Foam

• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

• 1 tablespoon Apple Crisp Syrup

Instructions:

1. Whisk (or froth) together for about 20 seconds, until light and creamy.

Apple Crisp Iced Macchiato

• 2–3 tablespoons apple crisp syrup (adjust to taste)

• ½–1 cup milk of choice (oat milk is dreamy here)

• 1–2 shots espresso or strong brewed coffee

• Apple crisp cold foam

• Ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice and add the apple crisp syrup.

2. Pour in your milk of choice.

3. Slowly pour the espresso on top for that pretty layered look.

4. Spoon the apple crisp cold foam over the top.

5. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sip!

Why You’ll Love This Drink

✨ Homemade & customizable – Adjust the sweetness, milk, and coffee strength to your liking.
✨ Cozy flavors – Apple, cinnamon, and clove give this drink all the autumn vibes.
✨ Coffee shop vibes at home – A little fancy, a lot delicious, and budget-friendly.

I’ve been making this on repeat lately—it feels like fall in a glass, but light enough to sip all day long. If you try it, let me know what you think (and if you tweak the recipe, I’d love to hear your version!).

Tag me @WhatRobinEats if you make it—I love seeing your kitchen creations.

Better than Starbucks Apple Crisp Iced Macchiato!! 🍎☕️

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, coffee, Snack

Servings 1 drink

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup water
• 1 cup brown sugar - can be monkfruit for sugar free
• 2 apples - red
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground clove, optional but highly reccomended

Apple Crisp Cold Foam

• 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream - can be plant based
• 1 tbsp apple crisp syrup - recipe above

Apple Crisp Iced Macchiato

• 1-2 tbsp apple crisp syrup
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup milk of choice
• 2 shots espresso
• apple crisp cold foam to top
• ice cubes
• cinnamon to top cold foam

Keyword apple, breakfast, coffee, cold brew, snack

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