Butterscotch Pecan French Press with Maple Dust
A cozy French press coffee with rich butterscotch, toasted pecans, and sweet maple dust
April 18, 2025
Love butterscotch and pecans? This indulgent French press coffee combines the rich sweetness of butterscotch with toasted pecans and a dusting of maple sugar for a coffee that tastes like your favorite fall dessert.
This coffee is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a medium-dark roast coffee brings out the nutty notes that complement the butterscotch syrup and toasted pecans perfectly. The maple sugar dust adds a special finishing touch that makes every sip memorable.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee recipe brings the coffee shop experience right to your kitchen!
- Perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
- Great alternative to traditional flavored coffees
- Makes your kitchen smell amazing
Butterscotch Pecan French Press with Maple Dust
A cozy French press coffee with rich butterscotch, toasted pecans, and sweet maple dust
French Press Coffee, Butterscotch Coffee, Pecan Coffee, Maple Coffee, Flavored Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Small skillet for toasting nuts
- Measuring spoons
- Mugs
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- 2 tablespoons butterscotch syrup
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons maple sugar
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Toast pecans in a dry pan until fragrant, then roughly chop
- Coarsely grind the coffee beans
- Add ground coffee to French press
- Pour hot water over grounds and stir gently
- Place plunger on top and let steep for 4 minutes
- Slowly press plunger down
- Add 1 tablespoon butterscotch syrup to each mug
- Pour coffee into mugs and stir
- Top with chopped pecans and sprinkle with maple sugar
- Add whipped cream if desired
Pro Tips
- Toast the pecans until fragrant to enhance their flavor
- Use filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
- Grind coffee beans just before brewing for the freshest taste
- Let the coffee steep for exactly 4 minutes for the perfect strength
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 135mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT14M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
