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Apple Crisp Macchiato

A cozy, homemade Apple Crisp Macchiato blending fresh apple syrup, espresso, and frothy milk. Perfect for crisp fall mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative oat, almond, soy, etc.
  • 2 shots of espresso or strong coffee

Method
 

  1. Prepare Apple Syrup:
  2. Chop the apples into small pieces.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the chopped apples, 1 cup sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, a pinch of nutmeg, and 1/2 cup water.
  4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until apples are soft and syrup has thickened. Stir occasionally.
  5. Strain the mixture to remove apple pieces and spices, leaving a smooth syrup.
  6. Make the Macchiato:
  7. Pull 2 shots of espresso or prepare strong coffee.
  8. Froth 1/2 cup of milk or milk alternative.
  9. Add 2 tablespoons of homemade apple syrup to a cup.
  10. Pour espresso over the syrup.
  11. Carefully add frothed milk on top.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness of the apple syrup to your preference.
Use a clear glass for a beautiful presentation.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick or apple slice.