Spiced Pear AeroPress with Salted Caramel and Star Anise
A cozy coffee treat with sweet pears, warm spices, and rich salted caramel
May 25, 2025
Looking for a fancy coffee that's perfect for fall? This Spiced Pear AeroPress combines the sweetness of caramelized pears with warm star anise and a touch of salted caramel for an amazing seasonal treat.
This recipe uses the AeroPress to create a rich, full-bodied brew with a medium-dark roast coffee. The natural sweetness of the pears perfectly balances the coffee's boldness, while star anise adds a subtle spice note. Perfect for crisp autumn mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Here's why this coffee recipe will become your new fall favorite:
- Perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors
- Quick and easy to make with an AeroPress
- Unique combination of pear and star anise
- Customizable sweetness with the salted caramel
Spiced Pear AeroPress with Salted Caramel and Star Anise
A cozy coffee treat with sweet pears, warm spices, and rich salted caramel
Spiced Coffee, Pear Coffee, AeroPress Recipe, Fall Coffee, Caramel Coffee, Star Anise Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Small saucepan
- Spoon
- Coffee scale
- Kettle
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee, ground for AeroPress
- 1 ripe pear, diced
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 2 tbsp salted caramel sauce
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 240ml hot water (200°F/93°C)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- In a small pan, caramelize diced pear with brown sugar until golden brown (about 3 minutes)
- Add star anise pods and cook for another minute until fragrant
- Set up your AeroPress in the standard position with a paper filter
- Add ground coffee to the AeroPress
- Pour a small amount of hot water to bloom the coffee (30 seconds)
- Add the remaining water and stir gently
- Press slowly after 1:30 minutes
- In your serving cup, add salted caramel sauce
- Pour the coffee over the caramel
- Top with the spiced pear mixture
- Garnish with a star anise pod if desired
Pro Tips
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best caramelization
- Grind your coffee just before brewing for optimal flavor
- Don't skip the salt in the caramel - it enhances all the flavors
- Store any leftover spiced pear syrup in the fridge for up to a week
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 150mg, Potassium: 210mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 35g, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
