Chestnut Praline Syrup
Happy Holidays everyone, I’m back with another festive recipe! You may already know that I have been on a lovely latte kick lately, and our previous Brown Sugar Latte is another sweet treat in a mug. This Chestnut Praline Syrup recipe is made for the period between Halloween and New Year’s Day, and it is perfect for this time of year.
I had previously heard of chestnut praline syrup/lattes, but I had never tried them. I am thankful that our community members reached out and asked me to make this recipe, because it has become one of my favorite recipes. You can hear how much I like it in the recipe video below. I almost finished up using this first batch of syrup, and I will be making more. If you are also new to this flavor, you should be excited too. Let’s get started!
Chestnut Praline Taste
I am sipping on a latte using this chestnut praline syrup as I type this, and I will do my best to describe the flavor. The chestnuts have a rich nutty flavor that matches perfectly with the sweetness of the granulated sugars, and the brown sugar creates a caramel undertone. The chopped pecans enhance the depth of the nuttiness. The natural vanilla extract finishes the taste off with its unique flavor profile and wonderful smell; I love vanilla!
This syrup transforms a standard latte into a festive holiday treat, and it is the perfect complement to a cool autumn or winter morning.
Chestnut Praline Syrup | Full Video
I really enjoy making this recipe videos! In these cray days of A.I. & bots, it helps show you that I am a real person truly making this recipes. They may not always be perfect, but they are fun, and I am doing them to the best of my abilities. I include tips and tricks on the videos, too.
This video will help you see the details that are hard for me to include in the written portion of the recipe below. I recommend both watching the video and reading the written form of the recipe as well. Feel free to post comments and questions at the bottom of this page. As you can see, we get a lot of comments, and I read every one of them.
If you finish watching this Chestnut Praline Syrup video, and you are looking for another festive recipe, you need to check out my Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup (if you’re a pumpkin fan) or my Cinnamon Dolce Syrup. Both are great options for this same festive season. Having a variety of syrups (that’s what we do) is great because you can make the latte that best suits your mood.
Chestnut Praline Syrup | Full Recipe
This Chestnut Praline Syrup recipe makes roughly 1 1/2 – 2 cups of finished syrup. The finished 2 cups of syrup is enough to make 16 lattes, if you use the standard 2 tbsp of syrup per latte. If you have a larger gathering, you can multiply the recipe accordingly. This recipe is so popular in our house, I will be doubling it when I run out of my current batch.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 8-9 Peeled Chestnuts*
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract (check out our small batch vanilla extract)
Chopped pecans can be purchased at any grocery store. Chestnuts are a different story. I looked at several local grocery stores and could not find peeled chestnuts. I ended up purchasing a 3 oz bag on Amazon, which had the perfect amount of chestnuts inside, and they were still fresh.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add chopped pecans and chestnuts to a medium saucepan and roast on low/medium heat for approximately 5 minutes. Stir consistently to ensure the nuts roast evenly.
- Slowly add in the water, and be careful because the saucepan will be hot. Add in the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir ingredients together and increase the stovetop to medium heat.
- Bring the saucepan to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Continue to occasionally stir to heat evenly.
- Turn off stovetop heat and move the saucepan. Carefully add in the vanilla extract, and stir so it is evenly distributed.
- You can either scoop out the nuts or strain them out (you can use 90 grade cheesecloth to strain). Set the nuts to the side.*
- Allow the syrup to cool for 5-10 minutes, then you can use immediately to make a chestnut praline latte, and store the rest in the fridge in an air tight container for 2-3 weeks
* The nuts that have been scooped or strained out are deliciously sweetened thanks to the syrup. They can be stored in the fridge and added to cereal, yogurt, ice cream, etc.
Chestnut Praline Nutrition Facts
This nutrition fact table is an approximation based solely on the ingredients found in this Chestnut Praline Syrup. It is for 1 tbsp of syrup, and most people use 2 tbsp for their lattes. For the full latte nutrition facts, you will need to check out our chestnut praline latte recipe.
Chestnut Praline Syrup | A Holiday Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Stovetop
- 1 Medium Saucepan
- 1 Stirring Spoon
- Strainer or Cheesecloth – optional
- Airtight Storage Container(s)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Water
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- 8-9 Peeled Chestnuts – can find on Amazon
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract – see our small batch vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add chopped pecans and chestnuts to a medium saucepan and roast on low/medium heat for approximately 5 minutes. Stir consistently to ensure the nuts roast evenly.
- Slowly add in the water, and be careful because the saucepan will be hot. Add in the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir ingredients together and increase the stovetop to medium heat.
- Bring the saucepan to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Continue to occasionally stir to heat evenly.
- Turn off stovetop heat and move the saucepan. Carefully add in the vanilla extract, and stir so it is evenly distributed.
- You can either scoop out the nuts or strain them out (you can use 90 grade cheesecloth to strain). Set the nuts to the side*
- Allow the syrup to cool for 5-10 minutes, then you can use immediately to make a chestnut praline latte, and store the rest in the fridge in an air tight container for 2-3 weeks.
