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Pecan Latte | The BEST Recipe

Check out this ultimate comfort drink with our Homemade Pecan Latte recipe! Includes options for both hot and iced!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Latte
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Espresso Machine - recommended
  • 1 Stovetop
  • 1 Small/Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Milk Frother/Steamer - or heat milk in saucepan
  • 1 Chosen Mug

Ingredients
  

Pecan Syrup Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Pecan Latte Ingredients

  • 2 shots shots of espresso - or ½ cup strongly brewed coffee
  • 1 cup Milk - or non dairy alternative
  • 2 tbsp Pecan Syrup
  • Whipped Cream - optional
  • Chopped Pecans - optional

Instructions
 

Pecan Syrup Instructions

  • Grab a small or medium saucepan, and pour in the water, granulated sugar, and chopped pecans.
  • Bring the saucepan mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring consistently until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Turn off stovetop and remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Let the syrup cool for five minutes. Strain the syrup to remove the pecan pieces. 
  • The pecan syrup is now ready to enjoy. Store the syrup you don’t use immediately in an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

Pecan Latte Instructions

  • Brew 2 shots of espresso (or ½ cup of strong coffee)
  • Steam the milk with milk frother or small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until it’s hot but not boiling.
  • Add 2-3 tbsp of the pecan syrup (from above) to your Chosen Mug.
  • Pour the 2 shots of espresso (or the strong coffee) into the Chosen Mug.
  • Carefully pour the 1 cup of steamed milk into your Chosen Mug. Stir gently to mix.
  • Top with the whipped cream and chopped pecans (both optional) for an extra holiday touch.
Keyword Christmas, Espresso, Holiday, Iced Latte, Latte, Pecan, Thanksgiving