Maple Pecan Syrup

Name: Maple Pecan Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: About 1 1/4 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch fine salt

Toasty, nutty, and richly maple—this café-style syrup is incredible in lattes, over pancakes and waffles, or drizzled on ice cream. Real maple + pecans = fall in a bottle.

Maple pecan syrup in swing-top bottle with pecans

Hands-on: 5 min Simmer: 10 min Yield: ~1¼ cups Diet: Vegetarian • Gluten-Free Contains: Tree Nuts (pecans)

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup pure maple syrup
½ cup pecans, chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch fine salt

Extra toasty: For deeper flavor, lightly toast pecans in a dry skillet 2–3 minutes until aromatic before simmering.

Step-by-Step

Simmer. In a small saucepan, combine water, maple syrup, and pecans. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Strain & finish. Remove from heat; strain out the pecans. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Cool & bottle. Let cool completely for a thicker texture, then bottle and refrigerate.

Texture note: Maple syrup makes a slightly thinner syrup than white sugar—perfect for drinks. For a thicker dessert drizzle, simmer 3–4 minutes longer.

How to Use Maple Pecan Syrup

Latte / Cappuccino: 1–2 Tbsp syrup + espresso + steamed milk (top with cinnamon).
Cold Brew: 1–1½ Tbsp stirred into iced coffee with a splash of cream.
Breakfast: Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or oatmeal.
Desserts: Spoon over vanilla ice cream or bread pudding; toss with sliced apples before baking.
Cocktails: Maple Pecan Old Fashioned—2 oz bourbon + ¼–½ oz syrup + bitters, orange twist.
Savory twist: Brush on roasted sweet potatoes or bacon in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Variations & Pro Tips

Butter Pecan: Whisk in ½ tsp butter extract after straining.
Maple-Brown Sugar: Add 2 Tbsp brown sugar with the maple for a deeper caramel note.
No-strain option: Finely chop pecans and leave in for a “crunchy” pancake syrup (store only 1 week).
Nut-free: Swap pecans for toasted oats; strain well for a cozy maple-toasty syrup.

Yield~1¼ cups (20 Tbsp)

Total Time~20 minutes (plus cooling)

StorageRefrigerate airtight up to 2 weeks. Shake before using. For longer storage, freeze in cubes.

GiftingPackage in 4–8 oz swing-top bottles; add a tag: “1–2 Tbsp per latte.”