Caramel Apple Macchiato

5 min read MAR 14, 2022

By now, you should know that at Lifeboost Coffee, drinks similar to caramel macchiatos are the apple of our eye. 

Talking about apples, this week, we’ll be showing you how to make a refreshing caramel apple macchiato. This tasty beverage will have your friends and family green with envy.

What is a Caramel Apple Macchiato?


A caramel apple macchiato is an exciting blend of fall-inspired flavor and heartwarming caramel. 

The warm fall flavors of apple cider combine well with the rich caramel to create a perfect treat for those cozy evenings. 

Since you’ll be using a generous helping of milk to make this delicious treat, it’s incredibly creamy.

Imagine taking cozy sweaters, a good book, warm blankets, and rainy weather, then turning it all into a tasty beverage. That’s what an authentic caramel apple macchiato tastes like — Autumn comfort in a cup.

What do I Need to Make a Caramel Apple Macchiato?


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At Lifeboost Coffee, we love to make coffee easy. That’s why we’ve turned the traditional caramel apple macchiato recipe upside down and reduced it to three simple steps. 

To quickly and effortlessly make this tasty fall-inspired beverage, you’ll need a trusty blender. You’ll also need some of our world-famous Caramel Macchiato Coffee to make this family favorite.

Pro-tip: Try to get some Xanthan Gum. It’ll help to keep your delicious coffee drink from separating while making it even more decadent and thicker.

Do keep in mind that a caramel apple macchiato can be very sweet. We’ve created this skinny caramel macchiato recipe for the calorie counters among us. Now you can enjoy all of the goodness with none of the guilt.

If you’re vegan, don’t despair. We’ve got a delicious macchiato for all types of lifestyles. Try our earth-shattering vegan caramel macchiato recipe. You’ll love it.

Now that everyone’s ready let’s show you how to make a traditional caramel apple macchiato.

How do I make a Traditional Caramel Apple Macchiato?


Traditional caramel apple macchiato ingredients


Here are the ingredients that you’ll need to make our traditional caramel apple macchiato:

  • ¾ cup of your favorite Caramel Macchiato Coffee.
  • ¾ cup of milk. You can choose between either soy, rice, low fat, 2%, or even whole.
  • 3 generous tablespoons of caramel syrup.
  • A pinch of Xanthan Gum. The Xanthan Gum is optional, but we recommend it.
  • Apple brown sugar molasses syrup.
  • Cinnamon sugar.

Prepare the Best Caramel Apple Macchiato - Ever


First, we’ll show you how to make a tasty traditional caramel apple macchiato. Once you’ve mastered this beverage, we’ll show you how to spice things up. 

Here are the three easy-to-follow steps for making a tasty caramel apple macchiato at home:

Step 1: Blend


Make some freshly brewed, warm Caramel Macchiato Coffee. Add it to your trusty blender. If you are using Xanthan Gum, you should also add it to your blender. Blend everything for 30 seconds at a slow speed. 

Step 2: Add


Once you’ve finished blending the ingredients, add the milk, apple, brown sugar molasses syrup, and blend everything again for 15 seconds at high speed.

Step 3: Pour!


To finish off, we’ll teach you a neat trick to make your caramel apple macchiato better than those served by some famous baristas.

Take your favorite coffee cups and drizzle some caramel syrup in them. Remember to swirl so that the syrup covers the bottom. 

Use a spoon to hold the foam back as you slowly, carefully pour the mixture into the cups. Finally, divide the foam between the cups to create a fancy-looking finish.

Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top. If you feel adventurous, add some more caramel syrup. Enjoy.

Bonus Level: How to Unleash the Apple in your Caramel Apple Macchiato


Since you’re such an expert at brewing caramel apple macchiato, we thought we’d give you a free, bonus recipe that’s out of this world.

Although it may be pretty similar to our traditional caramel apple macchiato recipe, this version has a couple of essential differences. It has more spice, more things nice, and yes - an out-of-this-world taste.

Let’s show you how to make a tasty caramel cinnamon apple macchiato.

Caramel cinnamon apple macchiato ingredients


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Here are the ingredients that you’ll need to make our traditional caramel apple macchiato:

  • ¾ cup of your favorite Cinnamon Apple Streusel Coffee.
  • ¾ cup of milk. You can choose between either soy, rice, low fat, 2%, or even whole.
  • 3 generous tablespoons of caramel syrup.
  • A pinch of Xanthan Gum. The Xanthan Gum is optional, but we recommend it.
  • Apple brown sugar molasses syrup.
  • Cinnamon sugar.
  • 2 cups of ice. Ice is optional but highly recommended if you want a cold, refreshing twist on a caramel cinnamon apple macchiato.

Prepare the Best Caramel Cinnamon Apple Macchiato - Ever


Okay, coffee-maestro, here are the three easy steps to make a tasty, extra apple-infused version of the caramel apple macchiato. 

Step 1: Blend


Brew up a fresh batch of our irresistible Cinnamon Apple Streusel Coffee. Once cooled, pour the coffee into your blender. 

At this point, you should add a pinch of Xanthan Gum to make your macchiato thicker and creamier. Blend the ingredients for 30 seconds at a slow speed. 

Step 2: Add


Add your milk of choice and the apple brown sugar molasses syrup. 

If you’re making our frozen version of this fantastic caramel macchiato recipe, you need to pour the ice into the blender. Now, blend everything again for 15 seconds at high speed.

Step 3: Pour!


We’ll be using the same neat trick to make the caramel apple macchiato look irresistible. Take some coffee cups, and drizzle caramel syrup in them. Swirl the syrup around until the syrup covers the entire bottom. 

Grab a spoon, then hold the foam back with it as you slowly pour your delicious coffee mixture into the cups. 

Once you’ve topped the cups, divide the foam from the blender between the cups. Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top, and add a final drizzle of caramel syrup. Serve and enjoy.

But wait - what if my fancy caramel apple macchiato isn’t sweet enough? In that case, we’ve got a solution for you. Our Lifeboost Coffee experts crafted this handy how to make a caramel macchiato sweeter guide. It’ll teach novice and pro how to create a caramel macchiato that tastes even sweeter. 

Don’t fear if you’re on a slightly more restrictive diet. Try these healthy keto-friendly caramel macchiatos.

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What’s Next?


We’ve just taught you two excellent ways to make a tasty caramel apple macchiato. 

Yet, did you know that you can also make caramel macchiato ice cream? If you’re courageous, you’ll try out this iced caramel cloud macchiato recipe. Adventure awaits.

Go on, grab your favorite Lifeboost Coffee and become a true coffee maestro.

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