Apple Butter Cold Brew with Vanilla Bean Smoke
A smooth cold brew with sweet apple butter and smoky vanilla bean - pure autumn magic!
July 16, 2025
Love fall flavors but want to keep your coffee cool? This Apple Butter Cold Brew combines rich coffee with homemade apple butter and a fascinating touch of vanilla bean smoke for an unforgettable autumn treat.
This recipe uses a smooth medium-dark roast cold brew as the base, letting the natural chocolate notes complement the sweet-spiced apple butter. The vanilla bean smoke adds an unexpected twist that'll make your taste buds dance. Perfect for those crisp fall mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this unique coffee creation!
- Perfect blend of fall flavors with apple and vanilla
- No special equipment needed for the smoke effect
- Can be made ahead and stored for busy mornings
- Customizable sweetness levels
Apple Butter Cold Brew with Vanilla Bean Smoke
A smooth cold brew with sweet apple butter and smoky vanilla bean - pure autumn magic!
Cold Brew, Apple Butter, Vanilla Bean, Smoked Coffee, Fall Coffee, Iced Coffee, Autumn Drinks
Equipment
- Kitchen torch
- Large mixing glass
- Serving glasses
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew concentrate
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 cup cold water
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
- Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and carefully smoke it using a kitchen torch until fragrant
- In a large glass, combine cold brew concentrate with cold water
- Add apple butter and stir until well combined
- Place the smoked vanilla bean in the mixture and let it steep for 5 minutes
- Remove vanilla bean and stir mixture well
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes
- Pour the coffee mixture over ice
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired
Pro Tips
- Cold brew your coffee for 16-18 hours for the smoothest taste
- Make extra apple butter and store it in the fridge for future drinks
- Use a kitchen torch to smoke the vanilla bean, or skip this step if preferred
- Strain the cold brew twice for the clearest result
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 25mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 38g, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT0M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT20M
Prep. Time:
PT20M
