Move over pumpkin spice—there’s a new fruit taking the spotlight this season. 🍐☕ The Honey Cinnamon Pear Latte combines cozy fall flavors with a fresh twist: ripe pear, golden honey, warm cinnamon, and the nutty caramel notes of Java Momma Salty Honey Caramel Coffee. Served hot or iced, this latte is naturally sweet, lightly spiced, and beautifully seasonal.
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🍐 Ingredient spotlight
Pear puree: Seasonal pears add delicate sweetness and a silky body that blends beautifully with coffee. Lightly cooked with cinnamon, the flavor is cozy and aromatic.
Honey & cinnamon syrup: Natural honey paired with cinnamon creates a sweet, spiced base that’s perfect for fall drinks. You can make it ahead and drizzle it on everything from oatmeal to cocktails.
Salty Honey Caramel Coffee: The perfect base—this flavored coffee adds a nutty caramel depth that balances the fruit and spice.
Recipe overview
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp pear puree (see below)
- 4 oz strong brewed Salty Honey Caramel Coffee
- 2 Tbsp honey cinnamon simple syrup
- 4 oz milk of choice
- Crushed ice (for iced version)
- Cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
Pear Puree
- 1 ripe pear, diced
- ½ cup water
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Honey Cinnamon Syrup
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ tsp ground cinnamon)
Method
Make the pear puree
- In a saucepan, combine pear, water, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook 5–7 minutes until pears are soft.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing to extract puree. Cool before using.
Make the honey cinnamon syrup
- In a saucepan, simmer honey, water, and cinnamon for 5 minutes. Cool and store up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Assemble the latte
- Stir coffee and pear puree together until smooth.
- Froth milk with honey cinnamon syrup.
- For iced: pour frothy milk over crushed ice, then top with pear-coffee mixture. Garnish with cinnamon.
- For hot: add pear-coffee mixture to a mug, top with frothed milk, and dust with cinnamon.
🍂 Variations
- Dairy-free: Oat milk adds creaminess, almond milk brings a nutty edge, and coconut milk creates a dessert-like twist.
- Keto-friendly: Replace honey with sugar-free honey syrup or an allulose/monk fruit blend.
- Cocktail version: Add a splash of pear brandy or bourbon to make this a fall coffee cocktail.
❓ FAQ
Can you put pear in coffee?
Yes! Pears add natural sweetness and a delicate fruit flavor that pairs beautifully with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Is honey good in coffee?
Absolutely. Honey dissolves well in hot drinks and adds a floral sweetness with more complexity than sugar.
Can I make this latte iced?
Yes—simply use cold brew or cooled coffee, build over crushed ice, and top with cold-frothed milk.
