Maple-Smoked Cold Brew with Burnt Caramel

A smooth cold brew with rich maple smoke and sweet burnt caramel for extra flavor

Love cold brew but ready to try something new? This maple-smoked cold brew takes your favorite coffee to the next level with sweet burnt caramel and a hint of real maple smoke. It's like having a cozy campfire in your glass!

This recipe uses coarse-ground medium-dark roast beans for the perfect cold brew base. The maple smoking process is surprisingly simple, and the homemade burnt caramel adds a deep sweetness that regular caramel just can't match. Perfect for warm afternoons or as a special weekend treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Get ready to fall in love with this unique cold brew creation!

Amazing flavor combo of smoke and caramel
Easy smoking technique using real maple wood
Make ahead friendly - stays fresh for days
Perfectly balanced sweetness from burnt caramel

Maple-Smoked Cold Brew with Burnt Caramel

A smooth cold brew with rich maple smoke and sweet burnt caramel for extra flavor

Cold Brew Coffee, Maple Smoke, Burnt Caramel, Iced Coffee, Specialty Coffee, Coffee Drink

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Equipment

Large glass jar
Fine-mesh sieve
Cheesecloth
Heavy-bottom saucepan
Smoking gun
Maple wood chips

Ingredients

1 cup coarse-ground medium-dark roast coffee beans
4 cups cold filtered water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water for caramel
2 maple wood chips
Ice cubes
Cold water or milk for serving

Instructions

Combine coarse-ground coffee with cold water in a large jar
Steep in refrigerator for 12 hours
For burnt caramel: Heat sugar in a pan until dark amber, carefully add water, stir until smooth
Light maple chips in a smoking gun and smoke the cold brew for 30 seconds
Strain coffee through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
For each serving, combine 1/2 cup coffee concentrate with 1-2 tablespoons burnt caramel
Add ice and cold water or milk to taste

Pro Tips

Use fresh, coarse-ground beans for the best cold brew flavor
Let the caramel get dark amber but not black for the perfect burnt taste
Store the cold brew concentrate separately from the caramel syrup
Smoke the coffee in small batches for better control

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 98mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 41g, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Iced

Dessert

Beverage

Drink

American