Copycat Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice
My kids have a deep love of this drink-and yours will too!
Equipment
- large stockpot
- small stockpot
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel topping.