Two fall comforts—fresh coffee and apple pie—meet in a cozy mug. Real apple cider and a hint of cinnamon give gentle sweetness without overpowering the coffee. Choose dairy or plant-based milk for a creamy, pie-in-a-cup moment.

Ingredients (Dairy & Dairy-Free Options)

• 8 oz freshly brewed strong coffee (dark roast) or 2 shots espresso + hot water to 8 oz
• 2 Tbsp Spiced Apple Syrup (recipe below)
• 4–6 oz steamed milk or barista oat/almond/coconut milk
• Whipped cream or coconut whipped cream (optional)
• Pinch ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

1. Brew coffee (or pull espresso and top with hot water).
2. Stir in Spiced Apple Syrup. (recipe below)
3. Steam milk (or gently warm dairy-free milk) and pour in.
4. Top with whipped cream; dust with cinnamon.

Spiced Apple Syrup (Dairy-Free Friendly!) 

(Yields ~1 cup ≈ 8–10 drinks)

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider (or 100% apple juice)
• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ tsp ground)
• 2 whole cloves (optional)
• 1 thin slice fresh ginger (optional)
• Pinch salt 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Simmer cider, sugars, spices, and salt 5–7 min; stir to dissolve.
2. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool, strain, bottle.
3. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.