If you haven’t tried adding apple butter to your coffee, you’re missing out. This iced apple butter latte combines espresso, apple butter, maple syrup, and warm fall spices for a delicious twist on your usual iced coffee.
It’s creamy, lightly sweet, and has just enough apple and cinnamon flavor without overpowering the coffee. Plus, it takes about five minutes to make at home.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Butter Latte
- Ready in 5 minutes: No homemade syrups or complicated steps.
- Made with simple ingredients: Apple butter, maple syrup, espresso, spices, and milk.
- Easy to customize: Adjust the maple syrup depending on how sweet you like your coffee.
- Perfect for fall: All the apple pie flavors in an iced latte.
Tips for the Best Apple Butter Latte
Mix while the espresso is hot. Apple butter blends much more easily with hot espresso than cold milk.
Start with less maple syrup. Apple butter is already naturally sweet, so you may only need ½ tablespoon.
Use a good apple butter. Look for one with a rich apple flavor and warm spices. The flavor of your apple butter makes a big difference in the finished drink.
Make it hot. Skip the ice and use steamed milk for a warm version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does apple butter contain butter?
Despite the name, traditional apple butter doesn’t contain dairy butter. It’s a concentrated apple spread made by cooking apples until they’re thick, smooth, and caramelized.
Can I make this without an espresso machine?
Absolutely! Substitute ¼ cup of strongly brewed coffee for the espresso. The coffee flavor will be slightly different, but it’ll still be delicious.
Can I use another type of milk?
Yes! Oat milk gives this latte a creamy texture, but almond milk, whole milk, or your favorite milk alternative will work.
If you like this, try these other fall favorite drinks
Orange Honey Cardamom Latte | Easy Homemade Fall Coffee
Easy Pumpkin Iced Coffee (Better Than a Coffee Shop!)
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Iced Apple Butter Latte with Maple
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon apple butter
- 1 shot espresso
- ½–1 tablespoon maple syrup, to taste
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Ice
- ½–¾ cup oat milk, or milk of choice
Instructions
- Brew one shot of espresso.
- Add the apple butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a glass.
- Pour the hot espresso over the mixture and stir well until the apple butter is incorporated.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the oat milk and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired, and enjoy!