Chestnut Praline Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of chestnut praline syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Roasted chestnuts simmered with white and dark brown sugar and a little cinnamon, nutmeg and clove for the toasty, spiced holiday latte syrup.

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 15 min

Total 40 min

Servings 10

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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½ cup (70.0 g)roasted peeled chestnuts, finely chopped (jarred or vacuum-packed)
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
½ cup (107.0 g)dark brown sugar, packed
¼ tsp (0.7 g)ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp (0.3 g)ground nutmeg
pinch of ground cloves
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Combine the chestnuts, water, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt in a small saucepan.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Simmer gently, stirring now and then, for 12 minutes.
Remove from the heat and steep for 15 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the chestnuts.
Stir in the vanilla, cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

Mash a tablespoon of the strained chestnuts into the warm syrup before straining for a fuller, nuttier body.
Ground spices settle in the bottle, so give it a shake before each use.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chestnut praline syrup?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/4 cups (10 servings).

How should I store chestnut praline syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.

Can I make chestnut praline syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Roasted chestnuts simmered with white and dark brown sugar and a little cinnamon, nutmeg and clove for the toasty, spiced holiday latte syrup.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

81 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

20.6g Carbs

0.0g Protein

20.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~810 cal · 0g fat · 206g carbs · 0g protein · 204g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 81 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 11 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Moderate cycling 8 min·1.6 mi
Swimming laps 11 min
Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Stair climbing 7 min·~650 steps
Dancing 13 min
Bodyweight circuit training 8 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 19 min

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