Chai-Spiced Apple Butter French Press
A cozy fall coffee with warm chai spices and sweet apple butter for the perfect autumn treat
February 27, 2025
Looking for the perfect fall coffee experience? This Chai-Spiced Apple Butter French Press combines the warmth of traditional chai spices with the sweetness of homemade apple butter, creating a deliciously cozy autumn drink that'll make you want to curl up with a good book.
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Using a medium-dark roast coffee in a French press brings out deep flavors that pair perfectly with the apple and spices. Just add a spoonful of apple butter and our special chai spice blend, and you've got yourself the perfect fall morning companion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite autumn coffee!
- Perfect blend of fall flavors - combines chai spices with apple butter
- Easy to customize - adjust spices and sweetness to your taste
- Great for meal prep - make the spice blend ahead of time
- Naturally sweetened with apple butter instead of refined sugar
Chai-Spiced Apple Butter French Press
A cozy fall coffee with warm chai spices and sweet apple butter for the perfect autumn treat
Chai Coffee, Apple Butter Coffee, French Press Coffee, Fall Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Measuring spoons
- Small bowl for spice mixing
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cups hot water (200°F)
- Splash of milk or cream (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the ground spices together in a small bowl to create your chai spice blend
- Add coarsely ground coffee and 1 teaspoon of the chai spice blend to your French press
- Heat water to 200°F and pour a small amount over the grounds to bloom for 30 seconds
- Add remaining water and let steep for 4 minutes
- While coffee is steeping, add 1 tablespoon apple butter to each mug
- Press the plunger down slowly and steadily
- Pour hot coffee over apple butter and stir until well combined
- Add milk or cream if desired, and sprinkle with additional chai spices
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor - grind should be coarse for French press
- Warm your apple butter slightly before adding to ensure it blends smoothly
- Make extra chai spice blend and store it in an airtight container for future use
- Pre-warm your French press and mugs with hot water for the best temperature
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT9M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
