Maple Pecan French Press with Brown Butter
A cozy French press coffee with sweet maple and toasted pecans in brown butter
January 19, 2025
Love maple syrup in your coffee? This Maple Pecan French Press takes your morning brew to the next level with nutty brown butter and toasted pecans. The combination of sweet maple and rich, buttery nuts creates a perfectly balanced coffee that's both comforting and indulgent.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee in a French press, which brings out deep chocolate notes that pair beautifully with the maple and pecans. It's super simple to make - just brew your coffee, add the flavored brown butter, and enjoy a café-quality drink right at home. Perfect for cozy fall mornings or weekend brunch!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee recipe brings the coffee shop experience right to your kitchen! Here's why you'll love it:
- Rich and nutty brown butter adds incredible depth
- Simple to make with basic ingredients
- Perfect fall flavors that taste like a cozy morning
- Customizable sweetness to match your taste
Maple Pecan French Press with Brown Butter
A cozy French press coffee with sweet maple and toasted pecans in brown butter
French Press Coffee, Maple Coffee, Pecan Coffee, Brown Butter Coffee, Fall Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Coffee grinder
- Kitchen scale (optional)
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarse ground coffee
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast chopped pecans in a dry pan until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat until golden and nutty, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add toasted pecans to the brown butter and let steep for 2 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- Add coarse ground coffee to your French press.
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the grounds, stir gently.
- Let steep for 4 minutes.
- Press the plunger down slowly.
- Stir in maple syrup and pecan brown butter.
- Add a tiny pinch of salt to enhance flavors.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Toast the pecans until fragrant for maximum flavor
- Use filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal brewing
- Let the brown butter cool slightly before adding to avoid bitter coffee
- Choose a medium-dark roast coffee for best flavor balance
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 120mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 14g, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
