Autumn Pear and Walnut French Press with Brown Butter
A cozy French press coffee with sweet pears and toasted walnuts in brown butter
May 12, 2025
Looking for a fall-inspired coffee that's both comforting and unique? This French press recipe combines the natural sweetness of caramelized pears with toasted walnuts and rich brown butter for a seriously cozy autumn drink.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that pairs perfectly with the nutty brown butter and sweet pears. Just a few simple ingredients create a warm, seasonal drink that's perfect for crisp mornings or afternoon treats. The French press brewing method really lets all these fall flavors shine through.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This autumn-inspired coffee drink brings together classic fall flavors in a unique way. Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of sweet pears and nutty flavors
- Simple ingredients that create an impressive drink
- Great for fall entertaining or cozy mornings
- Customizable sweetness to suit your taste
Autumn Pear and Walnut French Press with Brown Butter
A cozy French press coffee with sweet pears and toasted walnuts in brown butter
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Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Small saucepan
- Measuring spoons
- Kitchen scale
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium ripe pear, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 40g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 500ml hot water (200°F)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Brown butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty, about 5 minutes
- Add diced pears and walnuts to the brown butter, cooking until pears are caramelized, about 3 minutes
- Coarsely grind coffee beans for French press brewing
- Add ground coffee to French press
- Pour hot water over grounds and stir gently
- Let steep for 4 minutes
- Slowly press plunger down
- Divide browned butter mixture between cups
- Pour coffee over the pear-walnut mixture
- Add honey if desired and stir to combine
Pro Tips
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best caramelization
- Brown the butter slowly over medium heat until it smells nutty
- Grind your coffee just before brewing for the freshest flavor
- Let the French press steep for exactly 4 minutes for optimal extraction
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 89mg, Potassium: 201mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 310IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT8M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT18M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
