
Maple Pecan French Press with Brown Butter Foam
A cozy French press coffee with sweet maple, toasted pecans, and creamy brown butter foam
May 25, 2025
Love maple syrup? This indulgent French press coffee combines rich coffee with warm maple sweetness and nutty brown butter foam. The toasted pecans add a delicious crunch that makes every sip special!
This coffee treat is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using your French press and medium-dark roast beans, you'll create a rich base that pairs perfectly with real maple syrup. The brown butter foam adds a touch of luxury that makes this perfect for weekend brunches or special morning treats.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cup of coffee! Here's why you'll love it:
- Rich maple flavor pairs perfectly with coffee
- Brown butter foam adds a nutty, creamy touch
- Simple technique with impressive results
- Perfect for fall and winter mornings

Maple Pecan French Press with Brown Butter Foam
A cozy French press coffee with sweet maple, toasted pecans, and creamy brown butter foam
French Press Coffee, Maple Coffee, Brown Butter, Pecan Coffee, Hot Coffee, Fall Coffee, Winter Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Small saucepan
- Milk frother or blender
- Coffee scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 40g medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 500ml hot water (200°F/93°C)
- 30ml pure maple syrup
- 60g unsalted butter
- 50g pecans, chopped
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Toast chopped pecans in a dry pan until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- Brown butter in a small saucepan until golden and nutty, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Grind coffee beans to a coarse consistency.
- Add ground coffee to French press and pour hot water over grounds.
- Steep for 4 minutes, then press plunger down slowly.
- Stir maple syrup into hot coffee.
- Froth brown butter until foamy using a milk frother or blender.
- Pour coffee into mugs, top with brown butter foam.
- Garnish with toasted pecans and a pinch of sea salt.
Pro Tips
- **Toast the pecans** until fragrant for the best flavor
- **Use real maple syrup**, not pancake syrup, for authentic taste
- **Brown the butter** slowly to prevent burning
- **Grind coffee** just before brewing for optimal freshness
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 89mg, Potassium: 198mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 14g, Calcium: 62mg, Iron: 1mg