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Copycat Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice

My kids have a deep love of this drink-and yours will too!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 64 oz. 100% pure apple juice
  • ½ c. white sugar
  • ½ c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • caramel topping or sauce
Whipped Topping
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 5 Tbsp. powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • small stockpot

Method
 

  1. Begin by making the whipped topping. Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a chilled bowl, on high speed, until soft peaks form. Then cover and refrigerate until you're ready to serve. Next, heat the apple juice in a large pot over medium-low heat. Do not boil.
  2. Then, in a small pot, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and water before bringing to a boil. Allow the mixture to boil for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to thicken. When the mixture begins to thicken, remove from heat and allow to cool. Next, stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. When the cinnamon dolce syrup is thickened and cool, pour it into the steamed apple juice and whisk until combined and at an appropriate temperature.
  4. Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel topping.