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Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider

Cozy Up with Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider at Home

Enjoy a delightful homemade Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider, featuring sweet apple juice, rich caramel, and aromatic cinnamon for a cozy fall experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 mugs
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beverage
  • 4 cups 100% pure apple juice Use for authentic flavor.
  • ½ cup Cinnamon Dolce Syrup See separate syrup ingredients.
  • ¼ cup Caramel Sauce Look for high-quality options.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Fresh whipped cream is preferred.
For the Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Provides depth and sweetness.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Infuses warm flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor profile.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • another saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup of water, ½ cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks over medium heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and the sugars dissolve. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. In another saucepan, pour in 4 cups of 100% pure apple juice and heat over medium heat until warm, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup of the prepared cinnamon dolce syrup. Pour into your favorite mug.
  3. Top your warm caramel apple cider with freshly whipped cream, drizzle caramel sauce over it, and garnish with an extra cinnamon stick if desired.
  4. Serve immediately, enjoying the warmth and aroma of your cozy drink.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use 100% pure apple juice and make the cinnamon dolce syrup and whipped cream from scratch. Adjust syrup to taste and store extra syrup in the fridge for up to 6 weeks.

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