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Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice

Dec 26, 2022 by Lauren Pacek · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Caramel Apple Spice Starbucks drink is a sweet and satisfying combo of apple juice, cinnamon dolce syrup, caramel sauce, and whipped cream.

It's a warm and comforting favorite from Starbucks. Even though it comes from the coffee giant, this drink doesn't actually contain any coffee. However, I bet that it will satisfy coffee drinkers and non-drinkers alike.

This recipe makes enough for two cozy mugs, so share with a friend!

If you're looking for more Starbucks copycat recipes, check out my Starbucks Medicine Ball, Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam, and the rest of my Starbucks recipes here!

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  • 🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • 💭 What is a Caramel Apple Spice?
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 How to make a Caramel Apple Spice
  • 🔗 More Starbucks copycat recipes
  • 🔗 Other hot beverages
  • ❓ FAQs/Tips and tricks
  • 🖤 Share your creations and follow me on social media
  • ✨ Recipe
  • 📌 Pin this recipe for later!

🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • It's warm and comforting. Sipping on this drink is like a big, warm hug on a cold day. You'll be feeling super cozy in no time.
  • The whole family will love it. This drink is sweet and warmly spiced. Unlike many Starbucks recipes, this one contains zero coffee. That means that kids and adults alike will enjoy it.
  • It tastes just like the drink from Starbucks. Love hitting up the Starbucks drive thru? Me too! This drink tastes just like the sweet treat you can get from Starbucks, but for a fraction of the price.

💭 What is a Caramel Apple Spice?

A Caramel Apple Spice is a non-coffee drink sold at Starbucks that's made with apple juice, a cinnamon-sugar syrup, and caramel sauce, and is topped with whipped cream and even more caramel sauce. This drink is full of cozy flavors and will be enjoyed by coffee drinkers and non-drinkers, as well as kids and adults, alike.

It's a common misconception that this drink is a seasonal menu item. The Caramel Apple Spice actually on the menu all year long!

📝 Ingredients

You only need FOUR ingredients to make this warm, comforting, kid-friendly drink. Let's walk through each of the ingredients below.

ingredients for making caramel apple spice
  • Cinnamon Dolce Syrup: This simple syrup is flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, and two kinds of sugar. You can use store bought or make your own at home. It's so easy to do, that I highly recommend going the homemade route!
  • Apple juice: Use your favorite apple juice. You can use apple cider, if you prefer, but the original recipe calls for apple juice.
  • Caramel sauce: You can use a homemade or store bought caramel sauce. I used one from Torani. Just make sure that you use a caramel sauce rather than a syrup.
  • Whipped cream: Again, you can go homemade or store bought when it comes to the whipped cream. For the sake of convenience, I used store bought.

👩🏻‍🍳 How to make a Caramel Apple Spice

It's ridiculously easy to make this drink! Let's walk through the steps.

First, you'll need to add the apple juice, cinnamon dolce syrup, and caramel sauce to a saucepan over medium heat. You just want to warm everything up and allow the caramel sauce to melt into the apple juice. Just make sure to whisk everything from time to time.

Once you're happy with how warm (or hot) the drink is, carefully ladle it into a couple of mugs. After that, all that's left is to top the mugs with generous amounts of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

two glass mugs full of caramel apple spice

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two glass mugs full of caramel apple spice

❓ FAQs/Tips and tricks

Can I make a bigger batch of this?

Yes! Just scale the amounts of each ingredient up proportionally.

Can I use apple cider instead of apple juice?

Sure, if you like. The original recipe calls for juice, but you can use apple cider if that's what you prefer.

Do I need to use homemade Cinnamon Dolce Syrup?

You don't have to use homemade syrup (though it's so easy that you should!), and can use store bought cinnamon simple syrup instead.

Will this taste like the Caramel Apple Spice Starbucks drink?

Yes! This is a Starbucks copycat recipe, so it will taste like your favorite treat from Starbucks.

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✨ Recipe

two glass mugs full of caramel apple spice

Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice

Lauren Pacek
Caramel Apple Spice Starbucks drink is a sweet and satisfying combo of apple juice, cinnamon dolce syrup, caramel sauce, and whipped cream.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 0 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Additional Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Kid Friendly
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 384 kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wet measuring cups
  • Whisk
  • Caramel sauce
  • Glass mugs

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups apple juice
  • 3 tablespoons Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
  • 3 tablespoons caramel sauce plus more for topping
  • whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Combine the apple juice, Cinnamon Dolce Syrup, and caramel sauce in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  • Heat until warmed to your liking, whisking occasionally.
  • Ladle the drink into mugs.
  • Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Notes

  • If you want to make a bigger batch of these drinks, just scale the ingredients up proportionally. It's very easy to make a bigger batch.
  • You can substitute apple juice for apple cider, if that's what you prefer. The flavor may not be the same as what you'd get from Starbucks, however.
  • You can use store bought or homemade Cinnamon Dolce Syrup. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 146mgFiber: 7gSugar: 71g

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

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