Pecan Latte | The BEST Recipe
Check out this ultimate comfort drink with our Homemade Pecan Latte recipe! Includes options for both hot and iced!
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.