🍎Caramel Apple Latte with
Homemade Caramel Sauce
(A cozy twist on fall's favorite duo: caramel + apples)
☕ A Taste of my Childhood
When I was growing up in Ohio, our neighbor, Mrs. Richardson, had an old apple tree I couldn’t resist climbing. I’d perch up there, munching on crisp, tart apples while the wind rustled the leaves all around me.
They weren’t the kind of apples you’d use in a drink, but they were perfect for pies and cobblers. Every time I taste something with warm caramel and apples, it takes me right back to my childhood and that old apple tree.
This latte captures that same cozy magic, blending homemade caramel with apples and a touch of cinnamon.
✨ What You'll Need
For the Homemade Caramel Sauce (Optional)
(NOTE: You can use store-bought caramel sauce if you'd like.)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Pinch of salt (for a salted twist)
Caramel Sauce Instructions:
• In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until amber and smooth (it will clump first).
• Add butter carefully (it will bubble), stir until melted.
• Pour in cream slowly, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
• Optional: Add salt for a salted caramel version
• Let cool slightly. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
🧡 For the Latte
• 1–2 shots of espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• 4 oz milk (any kind you like)
• 2 tbsp caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 tbsp apple butter (or sub with apple-flavored syrup)
• Ground cinnamon
• Optional: whipped cream + extra caramel drizzle
Step-by-Step:
• Brew your coffee or pull your espresso shot.
• In a small saucepan, warm the milk and apple butter together. Froth if desired.
• Add 2 tbsp caramel sauce to your mug, then pour in the hot espresso or coffee. Stir.
• Pour in the apple butter & milk mixture and stir again until fully mixed.
• Top with whipped cream, more caramel, and a sprinkle of cinnamon to finish off this festive autumn favorite!
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🍎 Try This!
For a chilly-day treat, swap the coffee for chai tea and make a Caramel Apple Chai Latte instead. It’s equally delicious and perfect for cozying up under a blanket.
