Brown Sugar Apple Crisp Syrup is a cozy fall syrup made with apple cider and brown sugar! This Starbucks copycat recipe is perfect for lattes, mocktails, or drizzling over desserts.
Starbucks has pulled back on their apple recipes this year, but if you're still craving that apple flavor, you can make your own apple syrup at home!
It's easy to make and takes only five minutes!
This copycat version of Starbucks' Brown Sugar Apple Crisp Syrup is delightfully rich. Bursting with apple flavor, with depth from brown sugar, and the warming fall cinnamon.
It's the perfect syrup for a homemade apple crisp latte or whatever fall drink you dream up!
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Why You'll Love This Brown Sugar Apple Crisp Syrup
- Vegan friendly - make it with vegan brown sugar, or use coconut sugar for a refined sugar-free version
- Fall in a syrup - apples and cinnamon - what's not to love?!
- Versatile - Use it in lattes, iced teas, mocktails, and lemonade
- Quick and easy - Just five minutes on the stove
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Apple Cider: look for apple cider with no added sugars - apples should be the only ingredient
- Brown Sugar: to make sure this syrup is vegan, be sure to use a vegan-friendly brown sugar. I like to make my own brown sugar (it takes 5 minutes and is WAY cheaper) to ensure I have vegan sugar. But any brown sugar will work.
- Cinnamon: there are two cinnamon options, depending on how much time you want to spend. Cinnamon sticks make a smoother texture, but you need to steep them in the syrup for much longer. Ground cinnamon is easier and quicker, but you'll need to strain out the particles. Personally, I'm opting for the ground cinnamon every time - I don't notice the particles and it's WAY quicker.
- Vanilla
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Add the sugar and apple cider to a small saucepan. Bring to a medium boil.
Step 2. Stir in the cinnamon (or add sticks if using). Let boil 2 minutes.
Step 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let cool completely before storing. (If using the cinnamon sticks, let sit at least 1 hour.)
Pro Tip: Reduce the syrup slightly longer for a thicker, more concentrated version perfect for drizzling on ice cream.
Serving Suggestions
Great in iced coffee (an apple crisp latte of course), cold brew, matcha, tea, fall mocktails, or brushed over baked goods for extra shine.
FAQ & Expert Tips
If you hear simple syrup, this is referring to syrup made with white sugar.
Brown sugar adds a richer, deeper flavor thanks to the molasses content. Try it in something you'd usually use regular simple syrup for and you'll taste the difference!
Try using coconut sugar instead of brown sugar.
For a fruit sweetened version, use date syrup, and follow the instructions for my maple simple syrup recipe.
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it lasts up to a month.
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📖 Recipe
Brown Sugar Apple Crisp Syrup (Vegan Starbucks Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Apple Cider
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Add the sugar and apple cider to a small saucepan. Bring to a medium boil.
- Stir in the cinnamon (or add sticks if using). Let boil 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let cool completely before storing. (If using the cinnamon sticks, let sit at least 1 hour.)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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