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Salted Caramel Maple Cold Brew
A luxurious cold brew coffee infused with rich caramel and maple flavors, finished with a hint of sea salt. This make-ahead recipe creates a smooth, concentrated coffee that's perfect for hot summer days or as an indulgent afternoon treat. The natural sweetness balances beautifully with the coffee's bold flavor.
720 min
4 servings
Cold Brew
Instructions
Brewing Instructions
- Prepare the coffee: Combine coarse ground coffee with room temperature filtered water in a large jar or cold brew maker
- Steep: Stir gently and let steep in refrigerator for 12 hours
- Strain: Filter through fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove grounds
- Make flavor base: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, caramel sauce, and sea salt until smooth
- Assemble: Fill glass with ice, add 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of the salted caramel maple mixture
- Finish: Top with milk or cream to taste and stir gently
- Garnish: Drizzle extra caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt
Pro Tips
Pro Tips
- Make ahead: Cold brew concentrate keeps in fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Adjust strength: Use 1:1 ratio of concentrate to milk for lighter taste, or drink concentrate straight over ice for stronger flavor
- Flavor variations: Try adding vanilla extract or cinnamon to the maple mixture
- Storage: Keep the salted caramel maple mixture in fridge for up to 1 week
Recipe Details
Coffee Amount:80g
Water Amount:600ml
Grind Size:Coarse
Water Temp:Room temperature
Prep Time:10 min
Ingredients
- coarse ground coffee - 80g
- filtered water - 600ml
- pure maple syrup - 3 tablespoons
- caramel sauce - 2 tablespoons
- sea salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- milk or cream - to taste
- ice - as needed
Equipment Needed
- large jar or cold brew maker
- fine mesh strainer
- cheesecloth or coffee filter
- whisk (optional)
- measuring cups