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Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai is a comforting and refreshing beverage combining warm apple and cinnamon flavors with spiced chai and creamy oat milk. Perfectly sweetened with maple syrup and an apple crisp syrup for added depth and topped with frothy oat milk foam, this iced chai latte offers a delicious twist on a classic fall-inspired drink.

Ingredients

Syrup

  • 1 cup apple cider (NOT apple cider vinegar!)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 apple (sliced)

Latte

  • 1/2 cup chai concentrate (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • 1/3 cup barista style oat milk
  • 1-2 tablespoons apple crisp syrup (optional for unsweetened chai)

Cold Foam

  • 1/3 cup barista style oat milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons apple crisp syrup

Instructions

  1. Make the Syrup: Combine the apple cider, maple syrup, cinnamon, and sliced apple in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  2. Cook the Syrup: Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 10 minutes until the syrup has slightly reduced and thickened, allowing flavors to concentrate.
  3. Smash Apples: Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully mash the cooked apples into the syrup to release their flavor and texture.
  4. Cool the Syrup: Let the syrup cool completely to room temperature to prepare it for straining and storing.
  5. Strain and Store: Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove apple solids, then transfer the liquid to an airtight container for storage.
  6. Prepare the Latte: In a glass or mixing vessel, combine the chai concentrate and 1/3 cup barista style oat milk. Add apple crisp syrup to taste if the chai is unsweetened, and stir well.
  7. Serve over Ice: Pour the chai latte mixture over ice in a large glass, leaving room at the top for the cold foam.
  8. Make the Cold Foam: In a separate small glass, mix 1/3 cup barista style oat milk with 2-3 tablespoons apple crisp syrup until combined.
  9. Froth the Milk: Use a milk frother to froth the oat milk mixture until thick, foamy, and bubbly.
  10. Top the Latte: Pour the frothed apple crisp oat milk foam over the chai latte, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top, and enjoy this delicious iced apple crisp cream chai.

Notes

  • Apple cider must not be substituted with apple cider vinegar to maintain the sweet and fruity flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of apple crisp syrup to your preferred level of sweetness, especially if using unsweetened chai concentrate.
  • Barista style oat milk is recommended for better frothing and creaminess but regular oat milk can be used in a pinch.
  • Use a fine mesh strainer to ensure syrup is smooth without apple chunks.
  • Serve immediately after assembling for the best texture and flavor balance.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/iced-apple-crisp-cream-chai-recipe/