Caramelized Fig and Vanilla Bean Cold Brew
A dreamy cold brew with sweet caramelized figs and smooth vanilla bean - pure coffee magic!
March 2, 2025
Love cold brew but ready to try something extra special? This Caramelized Fig and Vanilla Bean Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with honey-sweet figs and real vanilla bean for a coffee experience that'll make your taste buds dance!
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that's cold brewed for 16 hours to create the perfect base. The homemade fig syrup and vanilla bean paste add layers of natural sweetness that perfectly complement the coffee. It's ideal for warm summer mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this unique cold brew creation!
- Natural sweetness from caramelized figs means no artificial sweeteners
- Make-ahead friendly - prep the cold brew and fig syrup in advance
- Perfectly balanced flavors that aren't too sweet
- Customizable - adjust the sweetness to your taste
Caramelized Fig and Vanilla Bean Cold Brew
A dreamy cold brew with sweet caramelized figs and smooth vanilla bean - pure coffee magic!
Cold Brew Coffee, Caramelized Figs, Vanilla Bean, Iced Coffee, Summer Drinks, Coffee Recipe
Equipment
- Large glass jar
- Paper coffee filters
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Small saucepan
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 6 fresh figs, quartered
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- Splash of cream or milk alternative (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine coarse ground coffee with cold water in a large jar. Stir gently and refrigerate for 16 hours.
- For the fig syrup, combine quartered figs, honey, and vanilla bean seeds in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until figs are caramelized.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Blend until smooth and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Strain cold brew through a paper filter twice.
- In each glass, combine 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate with 1/2 cup cold water and 2 tablespoons fig syrup.
- Add ice and optional cream. Stir well and serve.
Pro Tips
- Use fresh, ripe figs when in season for the best caramelized flavor
- Store cold brew concentrate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
- Strain the cold brew twice through paper filters for the cleanest taste
- Split and scrape a whole vanilla bean for the most authentic flavor
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 35g, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg, Potassium: 350mg, Sodium: 15mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT15M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT16H35M
Prep. Time:
PT20M
