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Flavoured Hot Coffee

 

# Maple Pecan Latte

 

Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/)

 

Category: [Flavoured Hot Coffee](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/)Tags: Maple Latte Pecan Tree Nuts Hot Coffee

 

Active time: approximately 5 minutesYield: 1 serving

 

## Quick answer

**The recipe** calls for finely chopped toasted pecans. Let them cool before sprinkling so they do not immediately soften against **the foam**. Chop them small enough to sit comfortably on the drink, and reserve a few pieces for the top if you want a clearer nutty **aroma** in the first sip.

## Key takeaways

- The recipe calls for finely chopped toasted pecans.

- Maple syrup sweetens the coffee and adds its own woody flavor.

- Add the pecans just before serving so they remain distinct.

 

![Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/milk-pouring-for-latte-art.avif)

Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.

## Ingredients

 

- 60 ml espresso
 
- **180 ml whole milk**
 
- **2 tsp maple** syrup
 
- 5 g finely chopped toasted **pecans**.

 

## Method

- Combine **espresso** and **maple** syrup.

- Add heated, frothed milk and sprinkle pecans on **the foam**; **stir** or spoon the nuts as desired.

 

### Balance maple and espresso

 

Maple syrup sweetens the coffee and adds its own woody flavor. Stir it into **the espresso** before the milk goes in so it disperses evenly. Taste the espresso-syrup mixture first; if it is already **sweet** enough, the milk will soften it further.

 

## Serve with the nut topping

 

Add **the pecans** just before serving so they remain distinct. The recipe contains tree nuts; tell guests and check ingredient labels if you are serving someone with an allergy. For another latte with a toasted spice profile, **compare** [**cardamom** latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/cardamom-latte/).

## Toasting and chopping the pecans

 

The recipe specifies toasted pecans, so let them **cool** before chopping. Warm nuts are softer and can smear rather than break into neat pieces. Chop them finely enough to sit on the foam, but not so small that they disappear into the drink. Add them just before **serving** to preserve their crunch.

 

### Keep the maple flavor distinct

 

**Maple** syrup and toasted pecans both bring rounded, nut-like flavors. Taste the espresso before combining it with the syrup so you know how much coffee character the drink starts with. The recipe already includes its sweetener; avoid adding more until you taste the finished **latte**.

 

This drink contains **pecans**, a tree nut. Tell anyone you serve and check ingredient **labels** if allergies are a concern.

## Let the pecans stay crisp

 

Do not add the chopped nuts until the milk has been poured and you are ready to serve. Moist **foam** softens **pecans** over time, so the topping is best added at the table. If you prepare more than one cup, keep the nuts separate until each drink is finished.

## Further reading

For background on [**espresso**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso) and [milk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk), see Wikipedia.

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This recipe is an editorial starting formulation, not a documented CoffeeJay kitchen test. Adjust flavour and quantities to your ingredients and equipment.

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