Maple-Smoked French Press with Brown Butter
A cozy French press coffee with rich maple and brown butter for a luxurious morning treat
January 21, 2025
Love fancy coffee drinks but want to make them at home? This Maple-Smoked French Press coffee combines rich, smoky notes with the sweetness of maple and the nutty depth of brown butter for an incredible morning brew.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee in a French press, enhanced with house-made brown butter and pure maple syrup. It's surprisingly simple to make and perfect for those chilly mornings when you want something special without leaving your house.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cup of coffee! Here's why you'll love it:
- Rich and complex flavors from the brown butter and maple
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Impressive enough for weekend brunch
- Customizable sweetness levels
Maple-Smoked French Press with Brown Butter
A cozy French press coffee with rich maple and brown butter for a luxurious morning treat
French Press Coffee, Maple Coffee, Brown Butter Coffee, Homemade Coffee, Gourmet Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Small saucepan
- Kitchen thermometer
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes
- Coarsely grind the coffee beans
- Add ground coffee to French press
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the grounds
- Stir gently and let steep for 4 minutes
- Press the plunger down slowly
- Add brown butter and maple syrup to each cup
- Pour hot coffee over the butter-maple mixture
- Stir well and add a tiny pinch of salt
- Serve immediately while hot
Pro Tips
- Use grade A dark maple syrup for the strongest maple flavor
- Brown the butter until it's golden amber but not burnt
- Grind coffee beans just before brewing for the freshest taste
- Let the French press steep for exactly 4 minutes for optimal extraction
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 98mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 16g, Calcium: 62mg, Iron: 0.2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
